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Easy Baked Feta Appetizer

Published: Dec 30, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Warm and creamy, this easy baked feta appetizer comes together in minutes and uses a handful of everyday ingredients. This simple Mediterranean mezze is made with tangy feta cheese that is roasted with sweet cherry tomatoes and buttery castelvetrano olives.

Bake feta in olive oil with cherry tomatoes and olives and serve with slices of crostini.

I have an effortlessly and delicious Mediterranean appetizer that uses just a few ingredients! For another great Feta appetizer try my Phyllo Feta Rolls with Honey or my Caramelized Onion Dip.

Creamy and salty feta is roasted with fresh herbs, buttery castelvetrano olives and sweet cherry tomatoes in a rich and fruity olive oil. For another quick impressive appetizer, try my Pan Con Tomate with Jamón.

The baked feta slowly softens and becomes creamy and perfectly spreadable onto crostini. Then drizzle the infused olive oil on top for a perfect bite! For a great appetizer that is going to impress your guests, try my Steak crostini.

This easy feta appetizer is fantastic served alongside other Mediterranean mezze such as vegetarian stuffed grape leaves and roasted beet hummus.

Why You'll Love This Baked Feta Appetizer

  • This recipe has simple ingredients! All you need is a block of feta, cherry tomatoes, olives and olive oil.
  • Baked feta gently melts and becomes perfectly spreadable!
  • As the feta bakes with the sweet tomatoes and olives, the oil infuses and is full of flavor!
  • This is a versatile recipe! Use other olives sich as Kalamata or other herbs such as basil or rosemary.

Ingredients

  • Feta Cheese: Use a block of feta cheese in brine, which will be creamier than the crumbled options. And look for a sheep's milk feta which will have a more tangy flavor. If you are looking for a mild feta, you can also look for cows milk feta, which will be milder.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Sweet cherry tomatoes soften beautifully as they roast with the feta. If fresh cherry tomatoes aren't available, substitute with sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Olives: Pitted castelvetrano olives are mild and buttery, but if you prefer more of a punch, look for briner Kalamata olives.
  • Olive Oil: Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil, such as this Italian extra virgin olive oil.
  • Fresh Thyme: A few sprigs is all you need and other substitutions are fresh rosemary, basil or oregano.

How to Make Baked Feta

  1. Place the block of feta in the center of a small-medium baking dish or mini cast iron skillet and scatter cherry tomatoes and olives around the feta.
  2. Pour olive oil on top of the feta and top with fresh thyme leaves.
  3. Bake the feta at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until tomatoes are softened.
  4. Let the feta cool slightly, then serve with crostini.
Place block of feta in a small baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, fresh thyme, cherry tomatoes and olives.

Recipe Variations

  • Substitute Sun-dried tomatoes for the fresh tomatoes.
  • Add chipped bell peppers.
  • Use ½ teaspoon of dried oregano or dried thyme.
  • Add lemon zest or orange zest.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar for a touch of sweetness.
Does feta cheese melt in the oven?

Feta will gently soften when it is baked, but won't melt completely. To keep the moisture in tact, bake the feta with olive oil to keep it creamy and spreadable.

Can I make baked feta appetizer ahead of time?

Yes, assemble the feta up to 2 days in advance and place in the oven 20 minutes before you're ready to serve.

More Easy Appetizers to Try

  • Loaded Hummus
  • Mediterranean Nachos
  • Manchego and Roasted Pepper Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Greek Tomato Fritters
  • Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta
Serve baked feta with crostini on a platter.

Baked Feta Appetizer with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

Samantha Ferraro

LittleFerraroKitchen.com

This easy baked feta appetizer comes together in minutes! Feta is baked with cherry tomatoes, castelvetrano olives and served with crostini.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Mezze
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini Cast Iron

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 ounce block of feta
  • 6-8 cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 6-8 pitted Castelvetrano olives cut in half
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • Crostini for serving
  • Crostini for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place the block of feta in the center of a medium sized baking and scatter cherry tomatoes and olives around the feta.
  • Pour olive oil on top of the feta and top with fresh thyme leaves.
  • Bake the feta at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until tomatoes are softened.
  • Let the feta cool slightly, then serve with crostini.

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Notes

Look for a block of feta that is packed in brine, which will be nice and creamy. 
If fresh herbs aren't available, substitute with ½ teaspoon of dried thyme or dried oregano. 

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Olga Zuyderhoff says

    August 25, 2023 at 6:15 am

    5 stars
    yummy fast easy! everyone loved it!

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    • Samantha Ferraro says

      August 25, 2023 at 7:47 am

      Fantastic Olga, Thank you for the feedback. Samantha.

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