5 from 72 votes
Baked Feta Cheese With Honey
Baked Feta Cheese with Honey highlights a single piece of Greek feta enriched with olive oil, oregano, chili flakes, and sesame seeds, broiled until bubbling and lightly browned. Drizzled with Greek honey before serving, this combination provides a harmonious balance of creamy, salty, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors. Served warm alongside crackers or crusty bread, it offers a simple yet striking appetizer or snack with distinctive textures and tastes.
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
282 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese blotted dry, Greek, piece
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ cup honey Greek
For serving
- crackers
- bread warm, crusty
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place the feta in an oven-proof dish, preferably the same one you would use for serving. Pour over the olive oil. Sprinkle dried oregano, chili flakes and sesame on top. 8 oz Greek feta piece 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Broil until the top of the cheese browns and just starts to bubble, one to two minutes.
- Pour over the honey and serve immediately with homemade crackers, pita chips or crusty bread.¼ cup Greek honey crackers warm crusty bread
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Notes
- Use quality Greek feta in brine for authentic flavor and texture.
- Avoid fat-free feta varieties as they differ greatly from traditional feta.
- Greek honey pairs best, but maple syrup can be a substitute.
- Serve immediately with crackers, pita chips, or crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
656mg
(27%)
Potassium
65mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
396IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
295mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.