This Baked Feta Dip is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor from roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. It's made with simple, fresh ingredients and comes together in one dish with no mayo, or no cream cheese. It's naturally gluten-free, easy to make, and perfect for serving warm with your favorite crackers or veggies.
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As the feta bakes the tomatoes blister and their flavors meld into a rich satisfying gooey harmony. The shallots crystallize and the garlic becomes roasted, adding depth of flavor. Serve this dip with crackers, crusty bread, or vegetables to complement the feta cheese.
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Not only is this dip flavorful but it is super simple to prepare. It has only a handful of ingredients and is the perfect appetizer for friends or family. If I decide not to serve this dish, I sometimes just serve Cherry Tomatoes Confit with toast or crackers.
If you are looking for other effortless appetizers, you will love this Whipped Ricotta Dip, Turkish Eggplant Salad, Baked Brie With Honey, Marinated Mozzarella Balls, or Spinach And Crab Dip.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this gluten free baked feta appetizer:
Ingredient Notes
- Feta Cheese - Use a whole milk Greek feta. Use a block of feta not the crumbled variety.
- Tomatoes - look for multi-colored cherry tomatoes. They have the right amount of juice-to-skin ratio for this recipe.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Additions & Substitutions
Additions
- Olives - Add in some kalamata olives if you love them!
- Roasted Red Peppers - Add in a ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers to change the flavor.
- Herbs - Along with the thyme or as a substitute for the thyme, add in fresh rosemary or sliced basil.
- Spicy - Double the amount of dried red pepper in this recipe, or add 1 teaspoon of chili crisp into the tomatoes.
Substitutions
- Cheese - If you don't love the taste of feta, swap out the cheese for any cheese that has a creamy texture or even a vegan cheese if it is your preference.
- Spices - Swap out the red pepper flakes for Za'atar or dried Italian herbs.
- Shallots - If you cannot find shallots, use thinly sliced red or yellow onions.
How To Make A Baked Feta Dip: Step-By-Step
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with the exact ingredients are in the printable recipe card:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400℉. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and ½ cup of olive oil. Combine.
Step 2: Season the tomatoes with salt, pepper, and the red pepper flakes. Toss to combine.
Step 3: Place the block of feta into the center of a medium baking dish. Pour the tomato mixture around the feta. Scatter the thyme sprigs around the tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 4: Bake for 40 minutes or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is golden. Serve warm.
Confidence Tip
Use a slightly smaller dish so that your ingredients fit snugly together. If you don't have a medium-sized baking dish, you can use a skillet that can also be used in an oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! High-quality feta can be fried and paired with a drizzle of warm honey or baked in a hot oven until it becomes soft, tender, and delightfully creamy, just like in this appetizer.
The feta found in the U.S. isn't as creamy as feta found in other countries. While the feta found in your grocery store will not completely melt, it will be able to spread onto crackers or crusty bread. I always look for French Sheep's milk feta which is creamier.
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Gwen
Savory Baked Feta Dip with Tomatoes, and Herbs
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Equipment
- 1 Medium Baking Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pts cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 shallot quartered or thinly sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic smashed
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- crushed red pepper flakes pinch
- 8 oz feta block
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, shallots, and garlic.
- Drizzle a ½ cup of the olive oil over the tomatoes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and toss to combine.
- Place the feta in the center of a medium baking dish.
- Pour the tomato mixture around the feta cheese.
- Scatter the thyme sprigs around the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Bake until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta cheese is golden, around 40 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Gwen Wolken says
You will love this recipe!