Savory Baked Feta Dip with Tomatoes, and Herbs
This Baked Feta dip is a warm, flavorful appetizer that is simple and impressive. It features tangy feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, shallots, thyme, and garlic. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that is perfect for family or friends.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 220kcal
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.
Notes
Serve this dip warm. It can be made ahead and reheated in a 250℉ oven for 30 minutes.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 698IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg
