Description
This Baked Feta Cheese with Olives recipe is a flavorful and easy appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining. The feta cheese is baked until hot and bubbly, then served with crusty bread or pita for dipping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 200 g (7 oz) Greek feta cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
Seasonings:
- 3 strips orange rind
- 3 strips lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon (20 ml) lemon juice
- 1 cup mixed olives
- 3 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 long red chili – or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 180 Degrees C (355 F).
- Prepare ingredients: Cut chili into strips, remove rosemary leaves, and citrus rind.
- Assemble dish: Place feta in a dish, pour olive oil, add citrus rind, lemon juice, olives, rosemary, and chili.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve: Serve with crusty bread or pita.
Notes
- Note 1: Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Note 2: Use your favorite olives for variety.
- Note 3: Fresh herbs can be substituted based on preference.
- Note 4: Adjust chili amount for desired spice level.
- Note 5: Choose a small oven-proof dish that fits the feta snugly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg