Baked Feta

Baked Feta

Oregano and Cherry Tomatoes

Created by Brava

Serves

4

Active Time

~9 min

Total Time

~18 min

About this Recipe

A perfect party appetizer, or light snack for two!


About this Recipe

A perfect party appetizer, or light snack for two!

Ingredients

  • ¾ lb block feta cheese in brine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (about 6 oz), halved
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ½ cup mixed marinated olives, drained
  • Crusty bread or crackers for serving (optional)

From Your Pantry

extra-virgin olive oil

kosher salt

Equipment

Brava metal tray

mixing bowls

Nutrition Information

Allergens: Milk

Tags

  • Starter
  • Vegetarian
  • Christmas
  • Gluten Free
  • Keto
  • Metal Tray
  • Recipes
  • Serves 4
  • Snack
  • Vegetables

  1. step
    1

    Prep cheese

    • This recipe is for a full batch. If you want to make a half batch, cut the ingredients in half.
    • Halve feta crosswise through center, forming two 1-inch-tall rectangles.
    • Gently coat feta on all sides with oregano. For best results, let feta stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking.
    • Place feta slices in single layer in Zone 3 of Brava metal tray.

  2. step
    2

    Prep cherry tomatoes

    • In small bowl, toss together tomatoes, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt.
    • Evenly spread tomatoes in Zone 1 of metal tray.

  3. step
    3

    Slide metal tray into top oven shelf

    • Select “Baked Feta” on your oven touchscreen and follow instructions. For ¾-lb portion, select “Meal for 4”; for 6-oz portion, select “Meal for 2.”

  4. step
    4

    Finish & serve

    • When your food is done, transfer feta to a serving platter.
    • If desired, sprinkle feta with red pepper flakes.
    • Top feta with cherry tomatoes. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over feta and tomatoes.
    • Serve with olives and, if desired, crusty bread or crackers.