If you’re looking for a simple and delicious appetiser to impress your guests, look no further than this Baked Feta recipe. Made with just a few ingredients, this dish is easy to prepare and bursting with flavour. Here is a recipe for a traditional Greek Baked Feta that is sure to be a hit at your next party.
Why You Need Our Recipe
- It's an easy and delicious appetiser that takes just minutes to prepare.
- It's a great way to use up leftover Feta cheese (if there is such as thing).
- It's a popular Greek dish that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean.
About Baked Feta
Baked Feta is a popular Greek dish that is typically served as an appetiser. It’s made with Feta cheese that is baked in the oven until it is soft and gooey. The cheese is then topped with herbs and spices and served with bread for dipping.
While an alternate recipe of Baked Feta Pasta took the social media world by storm, this is actually a traditional Greek dish. Using Mediterranean ingredients like olives and cherry tomatoes, our recipe is definitely more authentic.
Star Ingredient
Block of Feta Cheese
Without a doubt, the star ingredient in this dish is the Feta cheese. Feta is a tangy and salty cheese that is perfect for baking. When it is baked, it becomes soft and creamy, making it the perfect base for a variety of toppings.
For this recipe, be sure to choose a Feta that is still in a block. This will be much more effective that cheese that has already been diced. And you will definitely want to avoid any Feta (or similar cheeses) that are diced and sold in flavoured oil.
Scroll to the bottom to find the full list of ingredients and detailed recipe.
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Complete Recipe Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2
Arrange the cherry tomatoes, yellow capsicum (bell peppers) and olives at the bottom of a baking dish.
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3
Place the block of Feta cheese on top.
4
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the cheese.
5
Sprinkle the dried oregano, parsley and fresh rosemary sprigs over the cheese.
6
Bake the cheese for 20-30 minutes, or until it is soft and gooey.
7
While the cheese is baking, chop the fresh thyme and mint.
8
Remove the cheese from the oven and sprinkle the chopped herbs over the top.
9
Serve the cheese immediately with a sliced and buttered baguette or pita bread for dipping.
Prepping Tips
You will want to buy a block of Feta for this recipe. If the block is too big to fit in your dish, you can slice it. However, we do not recommend you dice or crumble the Feta because it will lose too much moisture when baking.
Moreover, you will want to avoid any pre-marinated Feta like Meredith Dairy Goat Cheese. The reason for this is that the flavours will clash with the other ingredients in this recipe.
How to Serve Baked Feta
Typically, Greeks serve Baked Feta as an appetiser, and accompany it with a variety of side dishes such as olives, roasted vegetables and hummus. It’s a great dish to share with friends and family, and is perfect for parties and gatherings.
Recipe FAQs
There are some of the most frequently asked questions about this amazing dish.
Can I use a different type of cheese in this recipe?
While Feta is the traditional cheese used in this recipe, you can experiment with other types of cheese to create a different flavour. A young Chèvre or Brie are both great options for baking.
As we’ve mentioned above, you will want to avoid pre-diced and pre-marinated cheeses.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Baked Feta is best served immediately after it is prepared. However, you can prepare the cheese and herbs ahead of time and bake it just before serving.
Printable Recipe Card
Baked Feta is a delicious and easy appetiser that is perfect for entertaining. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is bursting with flavour and sure to impress your guests. Give this recipe a try and transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean!
Traditional Greek Baked Feta
Equipment
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 200 g Feta block whole
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ yellow capsicum sliced, also known as bell pepper
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme optional garnish
- mint fresh, optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes, yellow capsicum (bell peppers) and olives at the bottom of a baking dish.½ cup cherry tomatoes, ½ yellow capsicum, ½ cup Kalamata olives
- Place the block of Feta cheese on top.200 g Feta block
- Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the cheese.2 tbsp olive oil
- Sprinkle the dried oregano, parsley and fresh rosemary sprigs over the cheese.1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried parsley, 2 sprigs rosemary
- Bake the cheese for 20-30 minutes, or until it is soft and gooey.
- While the cheese is baking, chop the fresh thyme and mint.1 sprig thyme, mint
- Remove the cheese from the oven and sprinkle the chopped herbs over the top.
- Serve the cheese immediately with a sliced and buttered baguette or pita bread for dipping.
Notes
- You will want to buy a block of Feta for this recipe. If the block is too big to fit in your dish, you can slice it.
- However, we do not recommend you dice the Feta because it will lose too much moisture when baking.
- Moreover, you will want to avoid any pre-marinated Feta like Meredith Dairy Goat Cheese. The reason for this is that the flavours will clash with the other ingredients in this recipe.
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