Name: Baked Feta with Burst Tomatoes, Olives and Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 5 oz block feta cheese; 4 Tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp course salt; 15-20 cherry tomatoes (any color); 10-15 kalamata olives; 1 large roasted red pepper in brine (thinly sliced); 5-8 basil leaves

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I found a similar baked feta appetizer at a local Mediterranean restaurant, and fell in love! It was super simple to recreate using my own blend of seasoning and toppings. Baked feta makes a perfect appetizer for any night, and is very simple to prepare.

Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Olives, Red Pepper and Basil, Herbs and Olive Oil. Serve with homemade baked pita chips!

Burst Tomatoes

Oh feta. How I love you. For this recipe, I found a lovely block of goat cheese feta in brine from Trader Joe’s, since I’m lactose intolerant. It came with 2 blocks, so that makes it super easy to double the recipe for a larger party, or to save and use one block for another recipe. I love the creaminess of the feta with the sharpness of the burst tomatoes. I absolutely love a soft, cooked tomato. The flavor completely changes and softens with heat.

Baked Pita Chips

Once again, I made my baked pita chips to go with this appetizer. So incredibly simple and so much cheaper and more delicious than the stuff in a bag. And when you dip a homemade pita chip into this hot cheese, it is pure perfection!

Love this Baked Feta? Try these other really easy appetizers!

Greek White Bean and Feta Dip – Super quick and lasts all week!
Cinnamon Apricot Brie – another hot cheese app to please everyone!
Italian Stuffed Peppers – Vegetarian and so incredibly yummy!

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Baked Feta with Burst Tomatoes, Olives and Basil

Simple and fresh appetizer for any gathering.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: Appetizer, Feta

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

1 5 oz block feta cheese
4 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp course salt
15-20 cherry tomatoes any color
10-15 kalamata olives
1 large roasted red pepper in brine thinly sliced
5-8 basil leaves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. In an oven-safe bowl, place your feta block in the center. Sprinkle block with oregano and salt and set aside.
Slice your cherry tomatoes and olives in half (leaving a few whole). Slice your roasted red pepper in long, thin strips.
Arrange tomatoes, olives and red pepper on top and around your feta. Drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil over all of it.
Bake in the oven until tomatoes have burst and feta is soft and a little runny, about 45 minutes. Once removed, top with basil and the rest of the olive oil. Enjoy!