Ingredients
Equipment
Oven Baking pans
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Place feta in the center of a small baking dish.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and garlic around the feta.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Sprinkle oregano and black pepper over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
- Remove from the oven and gently mash the softened feta, tomatoes, and garlic together if serving as a dip. Garnish with fresh herbs, if using, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
• Use a block of feta for this method rather than substituting pre-crumbled cheese.
• Choose a baking dish that holds the feta and tomatoes comfortably without spreading them too far apart.
• Feta softens during baking but may retain its shape. It does not need to melt into a smooth liquid before removing it from the oven.
• Taste before adding any salt; feta already contributes a salty flavor.
• Serve warm with bread, pita, or crackers. These accompaniments are not included in the recipe’s nutrition.
• For a pasta variation, combine the baked mixture with separately cooked pasta and loosen with a little pasta cooking water if needed.