Baked Mediterranean Feta Dip Recipes

CREAMY WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and use a small spoon to create a swirl on the surface of the dip. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• MAKE AHEAD: This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stiffen up in the fridge to a spread-like consistency, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
• To make the toasted pita wedges: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the pita bread on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cut into wedges, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted.
• To make the toasted sesame seeds: In a small pan over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden, a few minutes. Watch carefully as they are quick to burn.

MEDITERRANEAN DIP

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning together. Spread mixture onto the bottom of a round 10-inch dish. Spread hummus on top.
• Mix tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and red onion together in a bowl; spread over the hummus. Sprinkle feta cheese on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

BAKED FETA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and adjust a rack in the middle.
• Arrange the onions, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes at the bottom of a ramekin or oven-safe dish. Sprinkle with 1 tsp oregano, pinch red pepper flakes, and add some of the fresh thyme. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil.
• Add the feta on top of the arranged veggies. Season the feta block with the remaining dried oregano, pinch of red pepper flakes and whatever remains of the fresh thyme. Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil on the feta and make sure to brush the sides with some of the oil.
• Place the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes (and if you like, you can stick it under the broiler very briefly to add color).
• Serve with pita chips or toasted Italian bread.

BAKED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In an oven safe dish, place the cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onions, olives, garlic and oregano. Pour the olive oil on top, and toss until well combined.
• Place the feta block in the middle of the baking dish surrounded by all the vegetables. Add the crushed red pepper on top of the feta cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes burst, and the feta cheese melts.
• Add fresh basil leaves and serve with pita chips or crackers.

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED FETA WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Toss olives, olive oil, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic Base, and black pepper until combined.
• Place the feta in the center of a small overproof baking dish and top with the olive mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until feta is soft, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve warm with crackers, pita, or crusty bread.