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Baked Feta Cheese with Olives, Lemon and Rosemary
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Baked Feta Cheese with Olives, Lemon and Rosemary

Baked Feta Cheese with Olives, Lemon, and Rosemary combines a block of sheep milk feta with fragrant fresh rosemary, a variety of olives, and lemon juice, all baked in olive oil until hot and bubbling. The cheese softens and develops a creamy texture under the olive oil, while the lemon and rosemary provide brightness and herbaceous notes. Red pepper flakes add a subtle warmth, and serving this dish hot with toasted bread allows for scooping the flavorful mixture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 201 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce sheep milk feta cheese block; amount may vary; can slice into thinner slabs
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • lemon juice of 1/2 large
  • 1 1/2 cups olive mixed varieties
  • 3 Tbsp rosemary fresh leaves
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • black pepper a few coarse grindings

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Put the feta in a gratin dish or other small ovenproof dish that you will also use for serving.
  3. Pour the olive oil into the dish, followed by the lemon juice. Arrange the olives around the cheese, with the rosemary. I quarter the squeezed lemon half and throw that in as well. Sprinkle the red and black pepper over all.
  4. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling. I loosely laid a sheet of foil over mine. You can finish under the broiler if you like for a little charring effect.
  5. Serve hot with toasted bread.

Notes

  • Add shrimp to the dish before baking to make it a more substantial meal.
  • Substitute fresh thyme for rosemary for a different herbal flavor.
  • Cut the feta into large cubes instead of baking it as a whole block to change texture.
  • Serve hot with toasted bread to enjoy the creamy cheese and flavorful olive oil.

Nutrition Information

Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 633mg (26%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 246IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 153mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201

% Daily Value*

Calories 201kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 633mg 26%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 246IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 153mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.