Description
This Baked Feta Tomato Dip combines creamy, soft feta cheese with blistered cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and oregano, all baked to perfection and finished with fresh basil. It’s an irresistible appetizer or snack that’s easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g feta cheese
- 400g cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for baking the dip evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare the feta: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a baking dish, serving as the delicious creamy base for the dip.
- Add cherry tomatoes: Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese in the dish, ensuring they roast perfectly alongside the cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil: Pour the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes, adding richness and helping to blend the flavors while baking.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper evenly over the top to infuse the dip with aromatic, savory notes.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the feta cheese is soft and creamy and the cherry tomatoes are blistered and bursting.
- Cool briefly: Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes to make it easier to handle and blend.
- Mix together: Stir the softened feta and blistered tomatoes together to create a luscious, spreadable dip full of combined flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Finish by garnishing with fresh basil leaves before serving to add a fragrant, fresh touch.
Notes
- You can serve this dip warm or at room temperature, perfect with toasted bread or crackers.
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili flakes before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use high-quality olive oil to enhance the flavor profile.
- Make sure to use a baking dish that fits the ingredients snugly to prevent drying out.
