Baked Feta
Baked feta makes a beautiful appetizer for your next dinner party. Cooking it this way transforms this humble Greek cheese into something warm, soft and utterly irresistible.
Servings 4 people
Calories 460kcal
Ingredients
Sesame and Honey
- 200 grams feta cheese 1 block
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh or dried
Roasted Peppers and Olives
- 200 grams feta cheese 1 block
- 3 tablespoons roasted pepper from a jar or your local deli
- ¼ cup olives Kalamata, green, any mix work well
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano preferably Greek, dried
Instructions
Sesame and Honey
- Pour the honey over the cheese — rub liberally all over.
- Dip into the sesame seeds — ensure to cover every part.
- Place in a cast iron pan and drizzle over olive il.
- Top with fresh thyme and bake in a preheated 180 deg C (350 F) oven for 20 mins. When cooked remove and serve immediately.
Roasted Peppers and Olives
- Place a piece of foil on the bottom of a cast iron pan, followed by the block of feta and the peppers.
- Add the olives
- Pour over the olive oil
- Top with dried Greek oregano and bake in a preheated 180 deg C (350 F) oven for 20 mins. When cooked remove and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1401mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 608mg | Iron: 3mg