Baked Feta Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
164 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Baked Feta Dip
Description
The recipe starts by combining halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red pepper and onion, kalamata olives, minced garlic, and oregano in an oven-safe dish with olive oil. A block of feta sits in the center, sprinkled with crushed red pepper. Baking at 400°F causes the tomatoes to rupture, releasing juices that mingle with softened melted feta, creating a rich, creamy dip. The heat intensifies the flavors of the vegetables and feta, while the fresh basil added after baking introduces herbal brightness.
This dip is typically served warm with pita chips or crackers to scoop it up, creating a balance between creamy and crunchy textures. It suits casual entertaining or as a starter for Mediterranean-style meals.
The dish can be prepared ahead by assembling and refrigerating ingredients for up to 24 hours before baking, which simplifies hosting and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved
- ½ red pepper thinly sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ounce block feta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- basil for garnish, fresh
- Pita chips for serving, or crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In an oven safe dish, place the cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions, olives, garlic and oregano. Pour the olive oil on top, and toss until well combined.
- Place the feta block in the middle of the baking dish surrounded by all the vegetables. Add the crushed red pepper on top of the feta cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes burst, and the feta cheese melts.
- Add fresh basil leaves and serve with pita chips or crackers.
Notes
- Ingredients can be prepped and combined in the baking dish up to 24 hours ahead; keep it covered in the refrigerator before baking.
- The nutrition information provided excludes the crackers or pita chips served alongside.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 463mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 696IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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