Baked Feta with Olives, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Herbs Recipe
This Baked Feta recipe features a warm, creamy block of feta cheese paired with tangy olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Baked to perfection and finished with a quick broil, it’s a simple yet flavorful appetizer served with crispy crostini or sliced French bread, perfect for entertaining or an easy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Produce
- 8-ounce block feta
- 1 cup pitted olives, drained
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Oils and Herbs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Kosher salt, to taste
- fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Serving
- sliced French bread or crostini, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, preparing it to bake the feta and other ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Place the 8-ounce block of feta in a small baking dish, ensuring it sits comfortably for even cooking.
- Add Olives and Tomatoes: Arrange 1 cup of pitted olives and 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes around the feta in the baking dish for a balanced mixture of flavors.
- Make Herb Oil Mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, plus a couple of pinches of kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Pour Over Feta: Drizzle the herb and olive oil mixture evenly over the block of feta, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Bake and Broil: Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to soften the feta and meld flavors. Then, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve a lightly browned top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately with sliced French bread or crostini for dipping.
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Notes
- Choose a good-quality feta cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Draining the olives and sun-dried tomatoes helps prevent the dish from becoming too watery.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the herb oil mixture.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; reheating might cause the feta to dry out.
- This appetizer pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine or light rosé.
Keywords: baked feta, Mediterranean appetizer, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, crostini, easy appetizer, herb baked cheese
