Description
A warm, creamy, and tangy baked feta cheese appetizer topped with cherry tomatoes, olives, and herbs, served with crispy pita chips for dipping.
Ingredients
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pita bread or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes, olives, and minced garlic around the feta.
- Drizzle olive oil over the feta and vegetables. Sprinkle with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the feta is soft and slightly golden and the tomatoes have burst.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve warm with pita chips or toasted pita wedges for dipping.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean