Description
Baked Feta with Olives & Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines creamy feta cheese with the briny goodness of olives and the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. This easy-to-make, 5-star recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a flavor explosion that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces feta cheese (block)
- 1 cup assorted olives (pitted, halved)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 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 olive oil.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the prepared dish.
- Scatter the halved olives and chopped sun-dried tomatoes around the feta.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil generously on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until the feta is soft and slightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil or parsley and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg