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For an easy and impressive appetizer, grab 6 ingredients and make this Greek-baked feta in just 5 minutes. It’s warm and spreadable with burst tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Snack on it with crackers, dip pita bread into it, or enjoy it with veggies. Whatever you pair it with will be delicious because the baked feta is so darn good!
save this recipe!Today’s recipe is a simple one. You throw all the makings of a Greek salad into aluminum foil, wrap it up, and bake for a few minutes. And then you have a delicious appetizer!
The tomatoes burst, the onions soften, and the feta becomes creamy and spreadable. Throw it in the oven as a last-minute appetizer or on the grill for a hassle-free BBQ side!
Grab these ingredients
To make this feta spread, you’ll only need six ingredients. Start with a block of your favorite feta and grab some olive oil, veggies, and two seasonings. Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements!
- Feta: This recipe will, of course, use a base of feta cheese. I prefer to use goat milk feta as opposed to cow’s milk feta.
- Olive Oil: This will be drizzled over the feta to soak in some flavor.
- Olives: Remove the pits to avoid working around them later! I use large black olives for a more mild flavor profile.
- Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes add fresh flavor and acidity! I like using cherry tomatoes on the vine for maximum fanciness, but you can use any variety.
- Red Onion: Add some serious savory flavor with a handful of sliced red onions.
- Seasonings: Last but not least, complete this app with a pinch of black pepper and another pinch of oregano.
dippers
For dippers, I like to pair this recipe with crispy bread (sourdough is the best), garlic naan, mini pita bread, or fresh carrots and cucumbers.
here’s how to bake feta cheese
Baked feta is a delicacy, transforming into a warm and creamy spread perfect with crackers or thick and hearty bread. This is just a brief overview, jump to the recipe card for the full instructions.
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
Set the feta in the center of a large sheet of aluminum foil. Then, drizzle it with the oil and add the olives, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Pull up the sides of the foil and crimp them together to seal the ingredients into a pouch.
Step 2: Bake the Feta
Then, bake the feta for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese softens and the tomatoes burst. Serve warm with pita chips or sliced bread.
Baked Feta Variations
Consider changing your baked feta’s flavor by incorporating one or two of these ideas!
- Infused olive oil: Use flavored olive oil! Garlic or Italian would taste great with this feta.
- Red pepper flakes: Amp up the heat with the addition of a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or a few jalapeno slices.
- Herbs: Add extra flavor with hearty herbs like rosemary, thyme, or bay leaves.
- Swap the cheese: While not as melty, this recipe would also be great with protein-packed halloumi or even a vegan tofu feta cheese.
Serving suggestions
A Greek appetizer that tastes this good calls for equally delicious Mediterranean pairings. Try it with one of these recipes!
- Roasted Chickpea Gyros: In place of tzatziki, add a dollop of baked feta and veggies to your gyro.
- Spanakopita Triangles: Dip these flaky fried pockets into this appetizer for a creamy compliment.
- Vegetarian Avgolemono Soup: A plant-based twist on this Greek classic, with lemony rice and chickpeas in a velvety broth.
5-Minute Baked Feta Recipe (Greek Style!)
Ingredients
- 1 block feta cheese, about 7 oz, 200 g
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, 30 mL
- 6 olives, pitted
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- Pinch each of black pepper and oregano
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Set feta in the center of a large sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with oil and toss in the olives, tomatoes, onion, and spices. Pull up the sides of the foil and crimp them together to seal the ingredients into a pouch.
- Bake: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until feta has softened and tomatoes have burst. Serve warm with pita chips or sliced bread.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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I haven’t made this yet….but can you use parchment paper then wrapped in aluminum foil. I don’t really like using aluminum foil with food.
Yes you can! Happy eating! 😀
Just delicious and so easy. Made a great starter for a family lunch yesterday.
Love hearing this, thanks for trying it Moira!