Spicy Baked Feta (Printable)

Creamy feta baked with tomatoes, onions, and peppers for a spicy Greek mezze

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz block feta cheese

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium ripe tomato, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, sliced
05 - 1 fresh chili pepper, finely sliced (or 1 tsp red chili flakes)

→ Pantry

06 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) to ensure proper baking temperature.
02 - Place the feta block in the center of a small ovenproof baking dish.
03 - Scatter the diced tomato, sliced onion, bell pepper, and chili (or chili flakes) around and over the feta.
04 - Drizzle everything with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with oregano, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
05 - Bake uncovered for 18–20 minutes, until the feta is golden at the edges and the vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Baking feta completely changes the game from cold and crumbly to warm and spreadable magic
  • Everything comes together in one dish with almost zero active cooking time
  • The spicy kick cuts through the richness in the most perfect way
02 -
  • The feta will not melt like mozzarella but rather soften into a spreadable creamy consistency
  • Letting it rest for a few minutes after baking makes it easier to handle and lets flavors meld
  • Serve it straight from the baking dish to keep everything warm and inviting
03 -
  • Room temperature feta bakes more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
  • If your chili is very hot, add it gradually so you do not overpower the dish

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