Mediterranean Baked Feta Dip
This easy baked feta dip recipe is topped with a sweet, savory, herbaceous marinade before being baked until soft and gooey!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- 1 Small Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 8 ounces block feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives drained and halved
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives drained and halved
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon zaatar
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh herbs cilantro, parsley
- Drizzle of honey
To Serve:
- Pita or pita puffs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the baking dish: In a small baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center.8 ounces block feta cheese
- Add the toppings: Scatter the halved Kalamata olives, green olives, and grape tomatoes around the feta in the baking dish.1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup pitted green olives, 1 cup grape tomatoes
- Mix the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, zaatar, and red pepper flakes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, 3 garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon zaatar, Pinch red pepper flakes, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Drizzle the marinade: Pour the olive oil mixture evenly over the feta cheese and the surrounding olives and tomatoes.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the feta is soft and slightly golden, and the tomatoes have burst.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. Drizzle with additional honey if desired.Fresh herbs, Drizzle of honey
- Serve: Serve warm with pita or pita puffs for dipping.Pita or pita puffs
Notes
*The nutrition information does not include toppings or pita.
Air Fryer Option
If preferred, you can cook the dip in the air fryer instead. To do so, follow steps one through three, preparing the cheese, toppings, and marinade, and add them to an air fryer-safe bowl.
Then, instead of baking, air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs, transfer the dip to a serving bowl, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1mg
