Description
This Baked Feta Tomato Dip is a warm, creamy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for sharing. Featuring soft, baked feta cheese combined with blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and olive oil, this irresistible dip offers a Mediterranean flair that’s both simple to prepare and delightfully delicious. Garnished with fresh basil, it’s perfect served with crusty bread or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 200g feta cheese
Vegetables
- 400g cherry tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh basil for garnish
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to ensure it’s hot enough to bake the feta and tomatoes perfectly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a baking dish, creating a focal point for even cooking.
- Add Tomatoes: Arrange the cherry tomatoes evenly around the feta, ensuring they blister and soften during baking.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Pour olive oil over the feta and tomatoes to help them roast beautifully and add richness.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper over the entire mixture to infuse layers of flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the feta becomes soft and the tomatoes blister and release their juices.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes to make stirring easier and to avoid burns.
- Mix: Stir the baked feta and tomatoes together gently to create a creamy, chunky dip consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Add fresh basil on top for a burst of color and freshness before serving with bread or your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Use good quality feta cheese for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Cherry tomatoes work best due to their sweetness and size, but grape tomatoes can be a substitute.
- Serve warm for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- You can add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy twist.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or vegetable sticks.
