Creamy Baked Feta with Marinara

Savory baked feta recipe has hot and creamy feta cheese surrounded by marinara tomato sauce for fantastic, yet easy appetizer dip. If you want an effortless, quick appetizer recipe, it doesn't get any more simple or tasty than this!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

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 or use gluten-free crostini
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.
8 ounce block feta, 1 ½ cups marinara, ½ teaspoon (optional) crushed red pepper
Sprinkle fresh basil on top and serve with crostini, sliced baguette, or crackers.

Notes

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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