Spicy Baked Feta Greek Style (Printable)
Creamy feta baked with tomatoes and peppers for a spicy Greek-inspired appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 7 oz block feta cheese
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium ripe tomato, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 fresh chili pepper, finely sliced (or 1 tsp red chili flakes)
→ Pantry
06 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 390°F.
02 - Place the feta block in the center of a small ovenproof baking dish.
03 - Scatter the diced tomato, sliced onion, bell pepper, and chili (or chili flakes) around and over the feta.
04 - Drizzle everything with olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
05 - Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes, until the feta is golden at the edges and the vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes restaurant fancy but takes almost no effort
- The spicy kick balances the creamy feta in a way that keeps everyone coming back for more
02 -
- Do not use reduced fat feta, it needs that richness to become creamy and luscious
- Letting it cool for just a few minutes makes a huge difference in texture
03 -
- Take the feta out of the fridge about 20 minutes before baking for more even cooking
- The leftover spiced oil is incredible, do not let it go to waste