Mediterranean baked feta dish (Printable)

Warm baked feta combined with cherry tomatoes, olives, and herbs for a flavorful Mediterranean starter.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 7 oz block feta cheese

02 - 9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved

03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

04 - 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

05 - 2 oz Kalamata olives, pitted

06 - 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1 tsp dried oregano)

07 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

09 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

10 - 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

11 - Zest of 1 lemon

12 - Crusty bread or pita (gluten-free if needed)

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 (if using) 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.

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It comes together in minutes but tastes like something you waited all day to make
The combination of warm creamy cheese and burst tomatoes is absolutely addictive

02 -

The feta will soften not melt completely which is exactly how it should be
Everything needs to go straight from oven to table so the bread can soak up those juices

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Let the dish rest for about 3 minutes after baking so the flavors settle slightly
That golden oil at the bottom is liquid gold so make sure everyone gets some