Baked Feta And Tomatoes
This baked feta and tomatoes recipe is a quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s bursting with flavor. Juicy cherry tomatoes roast until blistered, mingling with creamy, tangy feta for a warm, melty dip or topping that’s perfect with crusty bread, pasta, or as a light appetizer.
Servings :4 people
Ingredients
- 1 block (200g / 7oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes)
- 2-4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1 clove garlic, minced, optional
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Fresh basil leaves, for serving, optional
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- olives, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Place the block of feta in the center of a small baking dish
- Scatter cherry tomatoes around the feta, then drizzle everything with olive oil
- Sprinkle with garlic, oregano, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is golden and soft
- Remove from the oven, gently stir to combine, and top with fresh basil and olives (if using)
- Serve warm with bread, pasta, or as a dip
Notes
Expert Tips:
Can I use crumbled feta instead of a block?
A block works best since it softens into a creamy texture, but crumbles will still taste good. Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prep the dish (tomatoes, seasonings, feta in the dish) ahead of time, then bake right before serving. What can I serve with baked feta and tomatoes?
Crusty bread, pita, or flatbread are perfect for dipping. It also makes a fantastic pasta sauce.
- Use a whole block of feta instead of crumbles — it melts better.
- Don’t overbake; you want the feta soft, not dried out.
- A drizzle of honey before baking adds a sweet-salty contrast.
Can I use crumbled feta instead of a block?
A block works best since it softens into a creamy texture, but crumbles will still taste good. Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prep the dish (tomatoes, seasonings, feta in the dish) ahead of time, then bake right before serving. What can I serve with baked feta and tomatoes?
Crusty bread, pita, or flatbread are perfect for dipping. It also makes a fantastic pasta sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 584IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 266mgIron: 1mg
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