Baked feta with cherry tomatoes combines a block of feta, juicy tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and dried herbs in one baking dish. As it cooks, the tomatoes soften and release their juices, while the feta becomes soft enough to stir into them.
Serve it warm with bread, pita, or crackers, or combine it with separately cooked pasta. For a dip, gently mash the softened cheese and tomatoes together after baking. The recipe needs little preparation, and the oven does most of the work. Check for softened feta and bursting tomatoes rather than relying only on the baking time.
Start with the Vegetable Cooking Guide:
https://letsveg.com/vegetable-cooking-guide
Video
Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes
Baked feta with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs. An easy Let’s Veg oven recipe perfect as an appetizer, dip, or pasta topping.
Ingredients
Equipment
Oven Baking pans
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Place feta in the center of a small baking dish.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and garlic around the feta.
- Drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Sprinkle oregano and black pepper over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 22-25 minutes, until tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
- Remove from the oven and gently mash the softened feta, tomatoes, and garlic together if serving as a dip. Garnish with fresh herbs, if using, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
• Use a block of feta for this method rather than substituting pre-crumbled cheese.
• Choose a baking dish that holds the feta and tomatoes comfortably without spreading them too far apart.
• Feta softens during baking but may retain its shape. It does not need to melt into a smooth liquid before removing it from the oven.
• Taste before adding any salt; feta already contributes a salty flavor.
• Serve warm with bread, pita, or crackers. These accompaniments are not included in the recipe’s nutrition.
• For a pasta variation, combine the baked mixture with separately cooked pasta and loosen with a little pasta cooking water if needed.