Mediterranean Baked Feta Appetizer (Printable)

Warm, savory appetizer featuring creamy feta baked with tomatoes, olives, herbs, and olive oil. Perfect for sharing with bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz block feta cheese

→ Vegetables

02 - 9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

→ Olives & Aromatics

05 - 2 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
06 - 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
07 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

→ Pantry

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
11 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ To Serve

12 - Crusty bread or pita

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place the feta block in the center of a small ovenproof dish or skillet.
03 - Surround the feta with cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, garlic, and olives.
04 - Sprinkle the oregano, thyme, black pepper, and chili flakes over the cheese and vegetables.
05 - Drizzle everything generously with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the feta is soft and lightly golden, and the tomatoes are blistered.
07 - Remove from the oven, top with fresh lemon zest, and serve immediately with warm bread or pita.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive but takes almost zero effort to make
  • The blistered tomatoes create their own sauce as they bake
  • Everyone gets to dig in together, which makes it instantly festive
02 -
  • Dont use pre-crumbled fetait wont melt into that creamy texture youre after
  • Let it rest for just 2 minutes before serving, but not much longer or it loses that irresistible bubbling appeal
  • The dish stays hot for quite a while, so warn your guests
03 -
  • Room temperature feta bakes more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • If the feta starts browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil
  • The leftovers (if you somehow have any) reheat surprisingly well the next day

Go Back