Spicy Baked Feta Greek Style (Printable Version)

Creamy feta baked with tomatoes, peppers, and spices for a bold Greek mezze.

# 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 It:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The feta becomes impossibly creamy and luxurious while keeping its signature tang
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like something you simmered all afternoon
  • Perfect for last minute guests when you want to look impressive without actually trying hard
02 -
  • The feta will puff up in the oven and then settle, this is completely normal and part of the magic
  • Letting it rest for a few minutes after baking makes it easier to handle and lets the flavors meld
  • The oil in the dish is liquid gold, dont forget to have bread ready for soaking up every last drop
03 -
  • Use a dish that fits the feta snugly so the vegetables stay close and create more of those flavorful juices
  • If your feta seems especially salty, give it a quick rinse under cold water before patting it dry and baking

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