Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Baked Feta, a delightful appetizer that’s a perfect blend of savory flavors. This dish features a luscious block of feta cheese baked with vibrant olives and sun-dried tomatoes, all drizzled with aromatic herbs and garlic-infused olive oil. Ideal for entertaining, this simple yet elegant recipe will have your guests raving as they scoop up the warm feta with crispy crostini or sliced French bread. With its rich taste and easy preparation, Baked Feta is not just an appetizer; it’s an experience that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8-ounce block feta cheese
- 1 cup pitted olives
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- fresh chopped parsley
- sliced French bread or crostini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the feta cheese in a small baking dish.
- Surround the feta with olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the feta and vegetables evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes; then broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with crostini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg