Description
This easy baked feta appetizer is bursting with Mediterranean flavors: cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese baked until warm and soft. Perfect served with crusty bread or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces block feta cheese, drained
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the block of feta in the center of a small baking dish or ovenproof skillet.
- Arrange the tomato-olive mixture around the feta, leaving the top of the cheese exposed.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and the feta is warm and slightly softened.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
- Serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, or pita chips.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking. This dish can also be served as a side with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 10g