Quick n Healthy Mediterranean Baked Feta
This easy Mediterranean baked feta with an herb-infused olive and sun-dried tomato topping is officially my signature appetizer for dinner parties.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients:
8 ounces block feta cheese
1 cup pitted olives drained and halved
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and roughly chopped
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
pinch red pepper flakes
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
roughly chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Place the feta. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the feta cheese in a small baking dish.
Stir the topping. In a medium mixing bowl, add the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Top the feta. Pour the topping all over the feta making sure it’s fully coated in the oil, then push the majority of olives and sun-dried tomatoes to the side.
Bake the feta. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the feta is softened. Optionally, turn on the top broiler for 1 to 2 minutes to lightly brown the top of the feta. Just watch that you don’t burn the olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with crostini or sliced cucumber.
Notes:
To store leftovers in the fridge: I doubt you’ll have any leftovers, but if you do, store them in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
To reheat: Place this back into a baking dish and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warm. Alternatively, you can microwave in 20-second increments.
For making ahead of time: Assemble the dish and bake it right before guests arrive or when you reach your destination. Alternatively, you can bake it and tuck it into a pre-warmed bag if you plan to bring it somewhere. The residual heat of the baking dish should keep it perfectly warm.
Serve the baked feta with these gluten-free flatbreads
Nutritional Info:
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 373IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1mg