Baked Feta Dip
This baked feta dip is warm, creamy, and packed with flavor from roasted tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. It’s the perfect no-fuss appetizer that looks impressive but takes almost no effort.
Ingredients
- 1 block 8 oz feta cheese, whole
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes red or orange, stems removed
- 2 –3 cloves garlic peeled and left whole or minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
- Optional add-ins: ¼ cup kalamata olives ¼ cup sliced roasted red peppers, or 1 tablespoon capers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a small baking dish.
- Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the feta.
- Add the garlic cloves to the dish.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Sprinkle dried oregano or thyme over the top.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
- Include any optional add-ins at this stage.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the top of the feta is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve warm with toasted bread, pita, or fresh vegetables.