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baked feta cheese recipe

Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes

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This delicious baked feta cheese with tomatoes, olives, and spices is the perfect Mediterranean appetizer: simple and quick, ready in under 25 minutes, and packed with flavor!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine European, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 oz block feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (Greek olives)
  • 1/8 cup sliced onion
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste - or 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, to taste)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the olive oil, lemon juice, tomatoes, olives, onion, garlic, oregano, black pepper, and cumin until combined.
  • Place the feta cheese into a small, rimmed casserole dish. Add the tomato mixture, then top with fresh rosemary and black pepper. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the feta has softened. Serve immediately with bread or crackers.

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