Baked Feta with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
This delicious baked feta recipe features a block of feta cheese surrounded by olives and sun-dried tomatoes, infused with garlic, herbs, and olive oil, then baked to creamy perfection. Served with crispy crostini or sliced French bread, it makes a perfect appetizer or snack that's both savory and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes baking + 2 minutes broiling
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cheese and Vegetables
- 8-ounce block feta
- 1 cup pitted olives, drained
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Herb and Oil Mixture
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 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 and Serving
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Sliced French bread or crostini
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the feta and accompanying ingredients.
- Prepare Feta in Baking Dish: Place an 8-ounce block of feta into a small baking dish, forming the centerpiece of the dish.
- Add Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Arrange 1 cup of pitted olives and 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes around the feta within the baking dish for added flavor and texture.
- Mix Herb and Oil Blend: In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 sliced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon each of dried oregano, thyme, and rosemary, along with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste; stir well to integrate flavors.
- Pour Herb Mixture: Pour this aromatic olive oil and herb blend evenly over the feta block, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, ensuring everything is coated.
- Bake and Broil: Bake the dish for 20 minutes in the oven until the feta softens. Then, switch to broil for 1-2 minutes to lightly brown the top and enhance flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the baked feta mixture and serve warm alongside sliced French bread or crispy crostini for dipping.
- Enjoy and Rate: Savor your baked feta dish and consider leaving a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the recipe!
Notes
- Use a baking dish just large enough to hold the feta and toppings evenly for best results.
- Adjust herbs and garlic quantity based on your flavor preference.
- Broiling at the end adds a lovely toasted finish—watch closely to avoid burning.
- This dish pairs well with crisp white wine or light beer.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven.
