This super easy Baked Feta with Tomatoes has all the Greek flavours you know and love in a simple one pan dish. A block of feta, tomatoes, olives, garlic and herbs all come together in a meal that is perfect for sharing. Just put it out on the table with some crusty bread and let everyone dig in.
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On the table in less than 30 minutes, this simple Baked Feta with Tomatoes is great if you are entertaining and don't want to be stuck in the kitchen all evening.
You can also easily add some extra vegetables to it, to make it feel a little less indulgent. It is basically just a block of feta, but what's not to love about that?!
If you are looking for some other one pan dishes, then why not try our Sticky Chicken Tray Bake, Honey and Mustard Sausage Tray Bake or Lamb Meatball Tray Bake?
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What is Baked Feta?
It's basically what it says - feta that has been baked. Ever wondered what happens when you bake feta? It totally changes its texture. It doesn't go super melty like a cheddar would, but it's not really crumbly like it is fresh from the fridge. It is somewhere in between and it is utterly glorious!
This was on pretty much every menu we came across when we were island hopping around Greece, and it was a struggle not to order it every time. Each time it came a different way.
Sometimes with just herbs, sometimes with roasted potatoes and sometimes with tomatoes and olives - our favourite way and the inspiration for this recipe. There was always some pita or crusty bread to dip into it and it's one of my favourite travel food memories.
One thing I love about Greek food is the simplicity of it. They don't over complicate it, with too many competing flavour, so we have tried to stick to that here. Just plenty of olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, olives and herbs to bring it all together.
Why You Will Love It
- Quick and easy - This baked feta is on the table in less that 30 minutes and you just dump everything in.
- All the flavours of Greece you know and love - salty feta and olives and fresh tomatoes. So good!
- An easy dish for entertaining - Although this is really simple, it's impressive enough for entertaining too.
- Only one dish needed - That means less washing up, which is always a win with us.
- Easy to adapt - you can add different vegetables to this, making it easy to adapt and use up what you have.
- Feta is lower in fat than other cheese and low in lactose too - so it's a great option if those things are important to you.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Feta - Try to use authentic and good quality feta, rather that supermarket own "greek salad cheese" as you will be able to taste the difference.
- Tomatoes - We used cherry tomatoes on the vine. If you use ripe and in season tomatoes, they will have the best flavour. However, as we are roasting them, which brings out the flavour, this isn't so much of an issue.
- Oil - We used a good olive oil.
- Olives - This might be a controversial one, as I know not everyone likes olives, but we think they are a must in any Greek dish. Any olives will work here, and you can add more flavour by using stuffed olives like garlic or chilli stuffed. You could even use our Marinated Olive recipe.
- Oregano - A classic Greek herb. We sprinkled some dried oregano on top of the feta.
- Basil - A little fresh basil on top before serving really lightens the dish up and adds some freshness.
Variations
We love a dish that we can adapt, and this is one of those. You should still keep it fairly simple, but a a few extra veggies would definitely not hurt. We like some roasted red peppers, or even some chunks of roasted aubergine with this. It will add to the cooking time, but it is totally worth it.
How to Make Baked Feta
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
Step 1
Put the feta, tomatoes and olives in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil and oregano.
Step 2
Put into the oven for 25 minutes. Scatter with fresh basil before serving.
Added Greens
If you want to add some greens to this baked feta, then you can add some spinach leaves or chopped kale.
If you want to add some extra protein, but still keep it vegetarian, then half a can of chickpeas is a great addition.
Serving Suggestions
This recipe was created WAY before the baked feta tik tok trend. However, if that is the recipe you are looking for then you can just mash everything up in the baking dish and stir it through cooked pasta. It's SO good.
We like serving this with some kind of bread is a must. If you fancy making your own, why not try our Easy Homemade Flatbread Recipe? This is quite a heavy dish, so some kind of green salad would be nice to lighten it all up a little. We also like to keep with the Greek theme and serve our Greek Potatoes alongside the feta.
We also like to enjoy it as a side dish at a BBQ too. Lovely with some freshly grilled chicken or veggie skewers.
Storage
Store: I mean, leftovers is not something we have ever experienced with this dish. In fact, quite the opposite - we always wish we had of made more. But, if you have far more restraint than we do, and you have some leftover, then it will keep fresh in the fridge for a day or two.
Freeze: We wouldn't recommend freezing baked feta, as it wouldn't have the same consistency when defrosted and reheated.
Dannii's Top Tips
- You could make these in individual portions by chopping the feta block into chunks and adding to ramekins with the other ingredients.
- If you like spice in your meals, why not add some flaked red chillies before serving? It will add a kick of heat.
- If you love the saltiness of olives, but want to try something different, swap them for capers.
- Use the best quality feta you can find (not Greek salad cheese), as you will honestly taste the difference.
- This is best served straight away, so the feta is still soft and spreadable.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this is not vegan. We wouldn't recommend using a vegan feta alternative either as it won't melt the same.
Yes, you could get everything ready in the baking dish and then put it back in the fridge for a few hours before you are ready to cook it.
Yep, feta cheese is safe, as long as it is pasteurised.
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Recipe
Baked Feta with Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 250 g (9 oz) Feta
- 400 g (3 cups) Cherry tomatoes - on vine
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 20 (0.5 cups) Mixed olives
- 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
- 12 g (0.5 cups) Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Put 250 g Feta, 400 g Cherry tomatoes and 20 Mixed olives into a baking dish and drizzle with 2 tablespoon Olive oil and 1 tablespoon Dried oregano.
- Put into the oven for 25 minutes. Scatter with 12 g Fresh basil before serving.
Recipe Tips
- You could make these in individual portions by chopping the feta block in to chunks and adding to ramekins with the other ingredients.
- If you like spice in your meals, why not add some flaked red chillies before serving? It will add a kick of heat.
- If you love the saltiness of olives, but want to try something different, swap them for capers.
- Use the best quality feta you can find (not Greek salad cheese), as you will honestly taste the difference.
Nutritional Information
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As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Eleni says
Can’t stop making this! DELISH!
Dannii Martin says
It's a favourite here too.
Valerie says
Tomatoes and cheese go so well together. My husband absolutely loves feta. This would disappear in a hurry here.
Sujatha Muralidhar says
The basil, feta, tomato, and olive oil is irresistable combo. Could really feel all the flavors and tempting me to make it now.