Baked Feta with Peppers and Tomatoes
A simple yet flavorful baked dish featuring a block of feta cheese nestled among colorful bell peppers and ripe tomatoes, seasoned with oregano and drizzled with olive oil. This appetizer is best served warm with crusty bread for dipping.
🧂 Ingredients
- 200 g Feta cheese block
- 2 medium Bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 2 medium Tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 Garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Salt and black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
💡 Tip: Ensure the oven rack is in the middle position. - 2
In a baking dish, arrange the sliced bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and garlic.
💡 Tip: A terracotta or cast-iron baking dish can add a nice rustic touch. - 3
Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center of the vegetables.
💡 Tip: Use a good quality feta cheese for the best flavor. - 4
Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with dried oregano, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
💡 Tip: Don't be shy with the olive oil; it helps create a delicious sauce. - 5
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
💡 Tip: Covering traps steam, helping the vegetables soften and the feta to warm through. - 6
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the feta is softened and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
💡 Tip: The feta should be soft and slightly golden, not hard. - 7
Serve immediately with crusty bread, pita chips, or crackers for dipping.
💡 Tip: This dish is also delicious stirred through pasta.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Adjust the chili flakes to your preferred level of spice.
- ✓Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can be added after baking for extra freshness.
- ✓If you don't have fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add Kalamata olives or capers for a briny flavor.
- Incorporate other vegetables like zucchini or eggplant.
- Top with grated Kasseri or Halloumi cheese before the final baking stage.