Baked Feta with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
This delicious Baked Feta recipe combines a creamy block of feta cheese with savory olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs baked to perfection. Drizzled with olive oil and garlic, then finished under the broiler for a golden top, it’s an easy and flavorful appetizer perfect for serving with crusty French bread or crostini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8-ounce block feta
- 1 cup pitted olives, drained
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Herbs & Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Garnish & Serving
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Sliced French bread or crostini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the feta and accompanying ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the baking dish: Place an 8-ounce block of feta cheese into a small baking dish, ensuring it sits flat for even cooking.
- Add olives and sun-dried tomatoes: Surround the feta block with 1 cup of pitted, drained olives and 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes evenly around the cheese.
- Make the herb-infused olive oil mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup olive oil, thinly sliced garlic cloves, dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, and season with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper. Stir to blend the flavors.
- Pour the olive oil mixture: Drizzle the herb and garlic infused olive oil over the block of feta, olives, and tomatoes, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Bake the dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the feta to soften and flavors to meld together.
- Broil for finish: After baking, switch your oven to broil and broil the dish for 1-2 minutes to achieve a lightly browned, golden top on the feta.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with crispy sliced French bread or crostini for dipping.
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Notes
- Using a good quality block of feta ensures a creamy texture when baked.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to your taste preference.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, be sure to drain them well before adding.
- Broiling time is short; watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Best served warm alongside crusty bread for dipping into the melted feta and olive oil mixture.
- Leftover baked feta can be refrigerated and used within 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: Baked Feta, Feta Cheese Recipe, Mediterranean Appetizer, Olive and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip, Herb Baked Cheese
