Baked Feta

Baked Feta is the appetizer you never knew you needed! Bold flavor, irresistible texture, and a few minutes of prep for easy entertaining.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 ounces feta cheese (block-style)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved (about 5–6 ounces))
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon honey

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat the Oven & Prep the Dish: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pour 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil into a small round or square oven-safe baking dish and tilt the dish to coat the bottom evenly.
2. 2Assemble the Ingredients: Place the 8 ounces feta cheese block in the center of the baking dish. Scatter the halved 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives in the dish around the feta. Sprinkle the 3 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper evenly over the entire dish so every bite gets flavor. Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over the feta and vegetables.
3. 3Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, until the feta is softened and the tomatoes are juicy and starting to burst.
4. 4Broil: Switch the oven to broil and cook for 2 minutes to lightly caramelize the top. Watch closely so it doesn’t scorch.
5. 5Finish & Serve: Remove carefully from the oven and drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey. Serve immediately with crusty bread, crostini, crackers, or fresh veggies.