Feast on the bold flavors of the Mediterranean with this rich and creamy baked feta recipe! Feta cheese baked with Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and olive oil creates a deeply savory, well-balanced dish that’s hard to stop eating.
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“This baked feta app was PHENOMENAL! It was flavorful and super easy. I made it for date night and we devoured it!”
— Lindsey
A Note From Kristen
This easy baked feta is one of those recipes I reach for when I want something effortless that still feels special. I love serving it as an appetizer with warm pita bread, but it also works beautifully as a dip for chips or fresh veggies. On busy nights, I’ll even turn it into a quick baked feta pasta. All it takes is a block of feta and a short trip to the oven, and you end up with something incredibly versatile and reliably delicious. Happy eating!
~Kristen
Why This Recipe Works
Feta is a world-famous cheese that comes from Greece. It’s a white cheese made with sheep or goat’s milk. Authentic and high-quality feta cheese has a soft and crumbly texture, and it comes in brine.
Although feta cheese can be delicious as is, baking is a simple yet effective way to turn a plain block of cheese into something rich, creamy, and utterly magical. Since this recipe includes fresh herbs, you’ll also end up with a healthy baked feta recipe. Who says delicious food can’t be healthy, right? The fresh herbs also serve to balance out the rich flavor and creamy texture of the baked feta.
Ingredient Notes
Ingredient Notes
Please keep in mind that this is just a quick overview. Visit the full recipe for amounts and instructions!
How to Make Baked Feta Cheese
This is a ridiculously simple recipe. Simply place a block of feta cheese in a baking dish, top off with remaining ingredients, and bake. Easy peasy!
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the feta block in a small baking dish, about 6 inches wide.
- Scatter the olives over the feta, then add the oregano, rosemary, mint, basil, and garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and honey, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the top is lightly golden and bubbling.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Kristen’s Top Tips
Make your baked feta even more special by following these tips:
- Get authentic, high-quality feta – Buy only high-quality feta cheese that’s made in Greece. Authentic feta cheese only comes from Greece. If vegetarian, opt for rennet-free feta.
- Don’t be afraid to use your olive oil – Putting a healthy amount of extra virgin olive oil in your baked feta will prevent the cheese from burning in the oven. Furthermore, olive oil will help cook your feta cheese and other ingredients more evenly and create a smooth, buttery texture.
- Season wisely – Even without salt and pepper, this baked feta recipe already has a ton of flavor. Be careful not to go overboard with your salt and pepper lest you end up with a dish that’s too salty and spicy to enjoy. Are you a big fan of spice? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
Frequently Asked Questions
The great thing about feta is its versatility. Feta cheese goes well with a wide range of foods such as fruits like watermelon, peaches and nectarines, crusty bread like sourdough, potatoes, eggs, pizza, pasta, crackers, chips and salads.
Yes, you can. Heating feta cheese in an oven will turn the cheese into a tender, creamy, and melty appetizer that you can put on almost anything. Reheating it does the same! To reheat, place the feta into a 350°F oven until warm throughout.
You’ve probably see your fair share of the famous TikTok pasta! While your feta cheese is baking in the oven, cook some short pasta (macaroni, ziti, etc.) until it’s al dente. Drain your pasta but reserve some of the pasta water. Once your baked feta is out of the oven, add your pasta and stir it into the baked feta until all the pasta is evenly coated. Add pasta water a little bit at a time while stirring to prevent the pasta and sauce mixture from becoming too thick. Once you’re satisfied with the consistency of your baked feta pasta, add salt and pepper to taste.
Most feta cheese purchased in stores these days is made with microbial rennet, rather than animal rennet, however, you still will want to check packages or contact companies to ensure the feta you are purchasing is vegetarian if you are on a vegetarian diet. My favorite vegetarian feta cheese is made by Organic Valley.
More Delicious Feta Cheese Recipes
Baked Feta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce block feta cheese vegetarian if necessary
- 1 cup Kalamata olives whole and pitted
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced or grated
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey I like to use raw honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the block of feta in a round or square baking dish (at least 6").
- Sprinkle the olives over the feta, followed by the oregano, rosemary, mint, basil and garlic.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and honey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place into the oven and bake for 25 minutes, followed by 2 minutes under broiler or until golden and bubbling. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.
This dish is dangerous. Followed the exact recipe, and it is flavorful and delish 😍
I’m so very happy to hear it! Thanks so much for taking the time to share here. 🙂
Made the Baked Feta Appetizer for girls night and it was a Big Hit. The theme was for each person to bring an appetizer to share. I had all the fresh herbs required for recipe in my patio garden. Have already shared the recipe with the ladies who attended and plan to make for upcoming gatherings. I will make again for family and friends upcoming holiday parties. Love this one and a definite keeper.
That makes my day! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick to our baked feta and it was the best! It was bursting with flavors, so addicting!
This baked feta app was PHENOMENAL! It was flavorful and super easy. I made it for date night and we devoured it!
Served this with sourdough discard crackers – so good! Definitely keeping this recipe.
I served this baked feta cheese with homemade baked pita chips, it was super delicious. I’ll make it again and again.
This baked feta was so creamy and flavorful! The best party dish or appetizer.
We had some guests over and I made this. It was perfect! Everyone loved it!
Delicious, creamy, salty… I made this appetizer for our last dinner party and paired it with warm pita bread wedges. It was perfect. Everybody loved it, and it disappeared very quickly.
The salty cheesy flavor is delicious! I’ve never baked feta before but definitely will again!
We had some family over last night, and I made this as an appetizer. Wow, total hit! I just loved how all those Mediterranean flavors came together, and it was super easy and quick to whip up. Will definitely make again!
This baked cheese just looks fantastic. My family would love this. Trying your recipe soon.
This was my first time baking feta, and wow, it’s so good. The dish also looks so pretty, so this is actually a good appetizer dish for parties.
This is the perfect appetizer. We all loved it. The olives are perfect with the feta.
Loved this as an appetizer the other day and think I can also make it to user over a Greek salad next time.
That looks amazing. I am drooling here 😋
Thank you!!
I had some leftover feta and was wondering what to do with it………I can’t wait to try this.
This looks and sounds fabulous! Love this recipe. It’s a perfect dish for my family.
I LOVE baked feta dishes. It was a huge hit with the family.
Glad to find this recipe, I have made this before with tomatoes but never thought of using olives which I love even more.
Happy to let you know that I made this the other day and it was so so flavorful and tasty! Surprisingly the kids enjoyed it as well!
Really great flavors in this and was addicting will make it again for sure love the honey with feta perfect!
Yum! This recipe was delicious and perfect for the spring herbs that are popping up. Thanks!
Baked feta is one of my favourite meals. So much flavour in one dish.
This baked feta recipe looks so good, I’m going to go buy the ingredients today!
Some of my favorite flavors in one recipe. This is a winner of an appetizer! I love dipping veggies in this!
Thank you!!
This is such a simple and tasty appetizer! I love to serve this with veggies and pita chips. So good!
Oh, this is heavenly!! Feta is a huge favorite of mine!
I love feta and baking it is my favourite way to serve it! This recipe sounds wonderful. Going to get a block of feta tomorrow and give it a try!
I always wanted to make feta at home. I love using it with so many dishes!
Love the combination of olives and Feta cheese. Cheesy dishes are my favorite. Looks like a lovely side dish.
What a delicious creamy side dish that compliments so many dishes so well.
I can’t wait to try it! Feta cheese and black olives! Two of my favorite things in the world!