5 from 34 votes
Baked Feta Recipe with Honey And Zaatar
This Baked Feta recipe uses a block of feta cheese drizzled with olive oil, baked until soft, then topped with honey, zaatar, and oregano before broiling. The result is a warm, creamy cheese with a balance of salty, sweet, and herbal flavors. Served with bread or crackers, it makes a savory appetizer or snack with a rich, gooey texture.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
245 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese see notes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tsp zaatar
- 1 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the feta on a small cast iron skillet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Turn the broiler on and top the feta with honey, zaatar and oregano.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes until the top is toasted and the cheese is gooey. Top with more zaatar if desired.
- Serve with crackers, bread or pita chips.
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Notes
- Use a block of feta in brine for stronger flavor; pat it dry slightly before baking.
- The amounts of honey, zaatar, and oregano can be adjusted to suit your sweetness and herb preference.
- If a small cast iron skillet is unavailable, any oven-safe dish is suitable for baking the feta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
634mg
(26%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
254IU
(5%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 634mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.