Spicy baked feta with tomatoes (Printable)
Creamy feta baked with tomatoes and peppers until golden, seasoned with oregano and smoked paprika for a bold Greek appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 7 oz block feta cheese
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium ripe tomato, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 fresh chili pepper, finely sliced (or 1 tsp red chili flakes)
→ Pantry
06 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnish
10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 390°F.
02 - Place the feta block in the center of a small ovenproof baking dish.
03 - Scatter the diced tomato, sliced onion, bell pepper, and chili (or chili flakes) around and over the feta.
04 - Drizzle everything with olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
05 - Bake uncovered for 18-20 minutes, until the feta is golden at the edges and the vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The feta turns impossibly creamy while keeping its salty tang intact
- It comes together in minutes but looks impressive enough for company
02 -
- Do not use pre-crumbled feta because it will dry out instead of turning creamy
- Letting the dish rest for those few minutes after baking makes a huge difference for serving
03 -
- Cut your vegetables uniformly so they finish cooking at the same time
- Set the dish on a baking sheet to catch any bubbling overflow in your oven