Description
Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes is a quick, flavorful appetizer made with creamy feta, sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, roasted to savory perfection in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 lb. cherry tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1–2 small hot chilies, thinly sliced or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• Flaky sea salt, to taste
• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
• 7 oz block of feta, cut into two slabs
• Handful of fresh basil
• Bread for serving (e.g., focaccia or crusty sourdough)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Position one rack in the middle and one at the top near the broiler.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a baking dish. Add cherry tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and chilies. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Place feta slabs in the center of the dish. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top. Add more pepper to taste.
4. Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften and release juices.
5. Move dish to top rack and broil for 5 minutes, watching closely until tomatoes blister and feta starts to brown.
6. Remove from oven, add torn basil, and stir gently to combine.
7. Serve warm with toasted bread or focaccia.
Notes
– For the viral pasta version, add 4 more tablespoons of oil and toss with cooked pasta, thinning with reserved pasta water.
– Use block feta, not crumbled, for best texture.
– Substitute red onion for shallot if needed.
– Vegan feta can be used for a dairy-free alternative.
– Leftovers are great spread on toast or tossed into a grain bowl.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 25
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American