Quick and simple baked feta recipe has hot and creamy feta cheese surrounded by marinara tomato sauce for fantastic, yet easy appetizer dip.
Baked Feta Recipe
When entertaining, keeping it simple yet tasteful is best! I love this recipe for baked feta because I can change up the flavors every time I make it.
Sprinkling on crushed red pepper turns it into spicy baked feta dip or add peppers and olives to the marinara to make it a more greek inspired appetizer. You really can’t go wrong because once it comes out of the oven hot and bubbly, it always disappears fast!
How To Make Baked Feta
Two ingredients and you are done! Grab a jar of marinara, or use homemade tomato sauce, to surround the block of feta cheese. Bake it in a 400ºF oven for 20 minutes and voila!
FRequently asked questions
Can I make this recipe spicy?
Spicy baked feta, also known as bouyourdi, is a classic greek dish made with feta, tomatoes, onions, and peppers. To transform this recipe into an easy spicy feta dip, simply sprinkle a healthy dose of crushed red pepper on top.
Alternatively, add chopped spicy peppers to the marinara sauce to bake with the cheese.
What to serve with baked feta dip?
- Crostini (see below for how to make)
- Sliced french bread
- Pita
- Crackers
- Fresh vegetables, like carrots, celery, or bell peppers
How do I make crostini?
Easily make crostini at home! Preheat oven to 375ºF and slice a french baguette diagonally. Place french bread slices on a baking sheet, then brush each side with olive oil.
Bake for 7-8 minutes, flip, and bake 5-7 minutes longer. The crostini should be golden and toasted. Season with salt and pepper. For extra flavor rub with roasted garlic.
For entertaining make crostini ahead of time and freeze. Wrap securely in a freezer bag and squeeze out any excess air.
What is the best kind of feta to use?
A recipe for baked feta starts with a quality block of cheese. My favorite kind to use is the kind sold in brine, which gives it extra moisture and makes the cheese very creamy when baked. Sometimes you can find this at your supermarket deli or in the speciality cheese section.
If you can’t find feta sold in brine, packaged feta without brine will also work. For either, though, discard any extra liquid with the cheese before using.
Adaptations / modifications
- Use store bought or homemade marinara for the tomato sauce.
- Add to the tomato sauce to make many different versions! Sun dried or roasted tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes, greek olives, onions, and peppers pair well.
- Sprinkle on fresh or dried herbs, such as basil, oregano, thyme, or rosemary.
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Baked Feta
Ingredients
- 8 ounce block feta, brine drained
- 1 ½ cups marinara
- ½ teaspoon (optional) crushed red pepper
For serving:
- (optional) fresh basil
- crostini or sliced baguette
- crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pour marinara into a small baking dish. Place feta on top and sprinkle on crushed red pepper, if using. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is hot.
- Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve with crostini, sliced baguette, or crackers.
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Recipe Notes
Can I make this recipe spicy?
Sprinkle a healthy dose of crushed red pepper on top to make this spicy or add chopped spicy peppers to the marinara sauce to bake with the cheese.How do I make crostini?
Preheat oven to 375ºF and slice a french baguette diagonally. Place french bread slices on a baking sheet, then brush each side with olive oil. Bake for 7-8 minutes, flip, and bake 5-7 minutes longer. The crostini should be golden and toasted. Season with salt and pepper. For extra flavor rub with roasted garlic. For entertaining make crostini ahead of time and freeze. Wrap securely in a freezer bag and squeeze out any excess air.What is the best kind of feta to use?
A recipe for baked feta starts with a quality block of cheese. My favorite kind to use is the kind sold in brine, which gives it extra moisture and makes the cheese very creamy when baked. Sometimes you can find this at your supermarket deli or in the speciality cheese section. If you can’t find feta sold in brine, packaged feta without brine will also work. For either, though, discard any extra liquid with the cheese before using.Adaptations / modifications
- Use store bought or homemade marinara for the tomato sauce.
- Add to the tomato sauce to make many different versions! Sun dried or roasted tomatoes, fresh cherry tomatoes, greek olives, onions, and peppers pair well.
- Sprinkle on fresh or dried herbs, such as basil, oregano, thyme, or rosemary.
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