Description
Baked Feta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring creamy feta, briny olives, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, baked to perfection and served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
8 ounces feta cheese (block)
1 cup assorted olives (pitted, halved)
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish.
- Scatter the halved olives and chopped sun-dried tomatoes around the feta.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Pour the olive oil generously over the feta and the surrounding ingredients.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the feta is soft and slightly golden.
- Once out of the oven, let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano.
For a spicy kick, increase the red pepper flakes or add chili oil.
If you want a different flavor profile, try using goat cheese or ricotta instead of feta.
Add roasted bell peppers, artichoke hearts, or zucchini for extra heartiness.
For a vegan version, use plant-based feta or another dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
