Mediterranean Baked Feta 🍅🧀

 

This viral, must-try Mediterranean classic transforms

simple ingredients into a rich, creamy appetizer that's

perfect for dipping with warm bread.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 block (8 oz / 225 g) feta cheese

2 cups cherry tomatoes

½ cup Kalamata olives

½ small red onion, thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried thyme

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Freshly ground black pepper

Garnish

Fresh parsley

Fresh basil

Warm crusty bread or pita for serving

The aroma of bubbling feta, roasted tomatoes, fragrant

herbs, and garlic fills the kitchen with irresistible

Mediterranean comfort.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔥 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

🥘 Place the feta block in the center of a baking dish.

🍅 Arrange the cherry tomatoes, olives, onion, and garlic

around the cheese.

🌿 Sprinkle oregano, thyme, black pepper, and red pepper

flakes over everything.

🫒 Drizzle generously with olive oil.

🔥 Bake for 25–30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and

the feta becomes soft.

✨ Broil for 2 minutes for lightly golden edges if desired.

🌿 Garnish with chopped parsley and basil.

🍞 Serve immediately with toasted sourdough, pita, or

crackers.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Difficulty: Easy

Why You'll Love It

❤️ Creamy, tangy feta blends beautifully with sweet

roasted tomatoes.

❤️ It's a fuss-free appetizer that looks impressive

enough for entertaining.

A bubbling dish of Mediterranean sunshine, ready to be

scooped up with every warm piece of bread.