Greek Baked Feta Appetizer
Warm feta, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, olives, fresh basil—all baked together until everything is soft and a little jammy. This baked feta appetizer is the kind of thing you put in the middle of the table with some crackers, and suddenly, nobody is talking anymore; they're just eating.
Servings: 24 servings
Equipment
- 9 x 13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz bricks of feta cheese in brine Be sure to buy the feta in brine, as it will soften much better in the oven.
- 2 TBSP olive oil, divided
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- 1 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips, drained
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives
- 2 cloves of garlic, grated to a paste or finely minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning I like to use my homemade Italian seasoning. You could also use 1 tsp dried oregano and 1 tsp dried thyme
- Cracked black pepper
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Crackers, pita, or crostini for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Place the halved cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and olives into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, grate the garlic into the bowl, and sprinkle in the seasoning. Toss the veggies to coat them well. You can use a spatula or a large spoon.
- Drain the feta and place each piece into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Transfer the seasoned veggies to the baking dish around the feta bricks, then pour any remaining liquid over the feta and drizzle the feta with the remaining olive oil.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven. Bake for 20-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is lightly golden and softened. At that point, turn the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes to make the feta a little more golden. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn't brown too much.
- Take it out of the oven, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.
- Serve it with crackers, pita, or crostini.
Notes
Servings are measured by approximate scoops. Nutritional information has been calculated using a calorie tracking app.
Optional: drizzle the chunks of feta with a bit of balsamic glaze for a tangy-sweet finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
