MEDITERRANEAN BAKED FETA | A Seriously Good Appetizer Recipe!
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This Mediterranean-baked feta is officially my signature appetizer for dinner parties and entertaining. Besides being super easy to make, each scoop is the perfect bite of warm and soft feta cheese with an herb-infused green olive and sun-dried tomato topping.
If you follow trends on social media, you know that baked cheese is all the rage - and I’m here for it! My baked brie is popular during the holidays, but this baked feta is great year-round. And while baked feta pasta might be popular on social media, this Mediterranean-baked feta is my personal favorite go-to recipe. It’s robust in flavor and requires very little effort - and who doesn’t love that? This simple dish represents my favorite style of cooking and it’s something you’ll find across all of my Mediterranean recipes.
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00:00 Intro
00:31 The type of olives I recommend.
01:13 Halve the olives and roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
02:42 Add the garlic, olive oil, and dried herbs.
03:20 The baking dish I recommend.
03:34 Place the feta in the baking dish, add the topping, and bake in the oven.
04:21 Garnish with parsley before serving.
04:53 Taste test and tips.
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Oh yeah!!! 😍 You guys, I have been obsessed with this dish, and have made it so many times in the last month. I can't wait to hear what you think of it! PS - I want to add more nibbly appetizer recipes (I'm on an entertaining kick in my new condo, even though I still don't have proper furniture yet, haha)... so give me some more ideas! xo - Lisa
@MyCozyLife-Lisa
17 күн бұрын
I’d love to see more Mediterranean appetizers❤ Thank you😊
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
@@MyCozyLife-Lisa Absolutely!
@christines1924
17 күн бұрын
Gougere! "Easy" and wonderful mouth-feel and taste
@liz-cf2rv
17 күн бұрын
@@Downshiftology is that matzoh? We eat that on passover
@sandiland0000
17 күн бұрын
Yes! I just bought these ingredients and now know what to do with them this weekend!!! So amazing. Looks yummy. Thanks Lisa hugs!! 🤗
This has been my go-to appetizer for the past couple of years....DELICIOUS, and simple. I also make mine with both black and green olives as well as sometimes with regular halved cherry tomatos instead of sundried tomatos, or sometimes with both. Either way still delicious. I serve it up on rustic Italian bread slices, or pita bread.
As a kid, I would put a black olive on each of my fingers and nom nom nom nom! 😂
@landerreigns6346
11 күн бұрын
I recently came across a fantastic cookbook that I think you'd love! It's called "Mediterranean Mastery: A Culinary Journey Through Timeless Flavors" by Cara J. Bacon. It's packed with 100 delicious recipes that not only taste amazing but also promote health and well-being. I've been trying out some of the recipes, and they've been a hit! You can find it on Amazon if you're interested in exploring Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy!
@bird271828
8 күн бұрын
That is interesting. As a kid, I never liked olives. I like them now.
I loveee olives! Cant wait to make it
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
If you love olives, this is a must-make appetizer! Enjoy 🙂
Oh my goodness! I just put this together olive mix to take camping ⛺️ delicious -can’t wait!
It will look great at Christmas! Red and green colors.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Absolutely! This will surely shine at any holiday party.
I make this almost every time I have company It’s a hit every time. Yummmm! Hope lots of people enjoy!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
It really is such a great appetizer!
Finally! …a baked feta without cherry tomatoes. I’m so glad you used sun dried tomatoes instead. Love this recipe!
Oh, this looks delicious! You new kitchen is lovely as well. Thanks for this, and all of your fantastic recipes!
sounds amazing!
WOW ALL MY FAVE THINGS! ❤ YOUR RECIPES I'VE MADE MANY.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
I'm definitely trying this one ❤
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Woohoo! Hope you love it ❤
I have done it today and added a squeeze of lemon juice and lemon zest to it for an additional kick! It ist delicious!
For a change, I didn't come here for the recipe (as I'm dairy free) but to check out your new kitchen ☺ Congrats on the move, it looks beautiful and really spacious! I really liked your "what I eat in a day" video from a couple of years ago and was wondering if you'd be open to giving us an update on that? I for one would be really interested! 🥑
Made this, it was SO good. Thanks
Thank you.
Just made this today Amazing!!! Followed exactly this is so easy and the end result is very worth it!!
Lisa, I love your recipes!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Aw, thanks so much! I hope you enjoy 🙂
This is amazing. I added marinated artichoke hearts! 🥰 yummy!
So inspiring and beautiful as always!!
Sounds fabulous! I ❤ 🫒‼️
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Hope you love it! It really is such a delicious appetizer 🥰
Tiene la pinta más deliciosa para un entrante que he visto en toda mi vida.
Mouth is watering looking at this dish!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
It's SO good! Hope you love it.
Omg. Yes.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
So excited for this appetizer! Hope you love it as much as I do.
Omg, what a great recipe! Thank you
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Hope you love this as much as I do! 🙂
Wow Lisa, this looks like another winner! Can't wait to try it!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Can't wait for you to try this appetizer 🥰
Vous êtes fantastique madame ! Quelle bonne idée. Je ferai votre recette à mon prochain mezze. Un gros MERCI...
All of my favorite ingredients!
Holy Moly this one I am making for sure ! Thanks Lisa
I've been looking for a new appetizer to try, and this Mediterranean baked feta looks perfect. Thank you! 😋
I tried it last weekend and as you predicted it was gone fast! Thanks for such great ideas and the easy way you put them together ❤
This looks incredible! I will definitely be trying this!
I will be making this - it is perfect
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
You're going to love it 🥰
This looks AMAZING !❤❤❤ will definitely make!
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Can't wait for you to try this!
Thank you!! Definitely going to try this. I love quick and easy appetizers served with baguettes and a charcuterie board. Caponata is a summer favorite here if you like eggplant, and it stores well in the fridge. I also keep a supply of marinated artichokes/Kalamata olives/sundried tomatoes/capers in my pantry and can whip up a quick meal with either bow tie pasta served as a cold salad or warm dinner using the marinate as a dressing, or also good on white beans or garbanzo beans or butter beans if you need a vegetarian dish. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful KZread recipes. Love your book too!
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing! I love all the things you mentioned, and great idea on keeping marinated olives and such in the fridge.
BEST. Appetizer. Ever!!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
I couldn't agree more!!
Yummy. Thank you
Perfect, I’ll make this for Sunday with baguettes and soup
I'll definitely use Kalamata olives. My favorite. This looks so yummy.
Yummy 😋, my mouth is watering. Thank you
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
You're going to love this! 🙂
Omg, I'm making this ASAP.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
You're going to love it! Be sure to tag me when you do 🥰
Adding to the list❤️🍽
oh, that looks delicious. Will have to make it with my Sheep cheese in the fridge. This would also work with Ricotta. Thank you so much for sharing.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Let me know how it turns out! 🥰
Definitely making this!
Cant wait to make this soon for me i never had mediterranean baked feta before perfect for my after office meals
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
You're going to love this!
I will try this recipe.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoy! 🥰
Hi Lisa, this recipe has everything I like!! What a great idea to serve this dish as an appetiser, I can see how it would impress guests. Thank you ❤
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Can't wait for you to make this!
😮 YUM
Our favorite Greek restaurant closed recently. They served a similar appetizer with warm pita triangles. I can't wait to make yours!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Perfect timing! I hope this appetizer gives you a taste of your favorite Greek restaurant.
@normapaschich6341
14 күн бұрын
We fixed it tonight. Delicious, but Lisa’s recipes always taste great.
Daaaamn 👍
This sounds amazing! I never liked olives either until about 6 months ago. I’d pick them out of everything. I’m not sure what happened, but all of a sudden I’m obsessed with Kalamata olives. I’ll have to try the green ones you recommended.😊
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you love olives now! They are an acquired taste, but are SO good.
Looks delicious, I will start making it now that I know how ot prepare it. I have friends over every other week to play board games and card games. Thank you for sharing it.😀
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Perfect timing! Hope everyones love this appetizer.
Yum.😋🇬🇧
Yummy!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
You're going to love this new appetizer!
@sofi825
17 күн бұрын
@@Downshiftology already loving it and can imagine put in blender and use it as sauce on a chicken breast. I'm so hungry now 😆
For the Brit viewers the olives are called Nocellara in the UK.
The mini bell peppers would be good too 😋
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Good call! 🥰
Uh... this looks DELICIOUS!
Definitely would serve this with pita bread or pita chips. Looks delicious!
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Sounds great!! I wish I could eat pita chips haha!
Nothing I don’t love (except the red pepper) in this recipe. Looking forward to trying it.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Those are actually sun-dried tomatoes!
@NavymomProud
17 күн бұрын
@@DownshiftologyI thought you added red pepper flakes…I should have specified flakes. I love sun-dried tomatoes, one of my favorite things especially in your Tuscan chicken.
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I’m thinking lemon zest before oven and a small squeeze of lemon juice afterwards would be great on this too. I’m definitely going to give it a try
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Sure thing!
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I want to try this with olives stuffed with Garlic.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
That would be an excellent touch!
A whole mezze table full of goodness!!! My grocerielist just wrote itself! Great idea for this hot weather :)
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Hope you love this one!
FANTASTIC, YOU SOLVED MY DILEMMA FOR PATIO DRINKS TOMORROW. HAVE ALL THE INGREIDIENTS TOO! BONUS
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Haha! Perfect timing. You can find all beverages on my website here as well: downshiftology.com/courses/drinks-smoothies/
@PICARDY610
17 күн бұрын
@@Downshiftology PERFECT EVEN BETTER
I know this is not an appetizer request. But you posted a photo of a Red Wine Chicken dish that you had in France. Would you be able to try and replicate? I've never had it, but it looked divine. Thanks again.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Good memory! I will keep that in mind for a future recipe :)
Marinated red bells would work as a tomato substitute.
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Absolutely!
This looks really good. If I were to make this to carry to a party would it be OK to reheat in a microwave once getting there?
I love green olives and pineapple on pizza , not a fan of black olives , but I would definitely make this appetizer!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
If you love green olives, this is a must! 🙂
@reccocon3442
17 күн бұрын
The only good ones are Morroccan blk.olives -'brined' in olive oil -soaked or dry. But used in a dish -sparingly or in haves reflects deep earthy tones. Normal canned blk olives seem not very palatable -due to the canning process or the additives added. If one loves them and consumes quite a bit of em in one sitting can empty a room of people after awhile similar to after eating pork n' beans.
To anyone thinking about making this recipe, or if you’re on the fence - MAKE THIS! It is one of the most flavorful recipes I have ever tried. I cannot believe how good this is. As it was baking, my husband said it smelled like pizza. As it was just the 2 of us, we did not eat it in one sitting, but it was gone in 24 hours. Do your taste buds a favor, and try this recipe. Thank you, Lisa!
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My olive story is the same :)
Thank you Lisa... I have a question, have you used fresh herbs instead of dried?
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
I haven't tried this with fresh herbs, but you could try!
@candidaverrilli7446
16 күн бұрын
@@Downshiftology Will do and let you know how it turns out!
🌸🌸🌸YUMBA MUMBA!!🌸🌸🌸
Oh my gosh, this looks so good, it would be good stuffed into a chicken breast or even a burger!
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
Oh, great idea!! 🥰
My block of feta didn’t get as soft and creamy (as spreadable) as yours when I baked it. Did I do anything wrong? But the recipe tasted fantastic!
I'm not a fan of sun dried tomatoes. Would pieces of grape or cherry tomatoes work as a substitue?
@scf7334
17 күн бұрын
Good idea! I bet they’d be delicious slow roasted and then added in. Sun dried tomatoes aren’t my favorite either.
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Yes, you can use either!
I am just fed up with you, every recipe is a winner and I cant stop eating lol !!! For a change its sunny in England and friends are on the way I think this starter will keep them quiet whilst England attempt to win their Euro group. Thanks Ax
Love this but it’s too hot to turn on the oven where I live 🥲 can this be made on the stove?
I don’t like sundried tomatoes, what do you recommend instead.
Looks yummy but we don’t like feta or goat cheese. Any other cheese suggestions?
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So delicious, sorry didn't take a photo. Demolished
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
Glad you loved it!
Wondering if you could add a pasta to this? 🤔
Would this be good without olives? My husband hates olives
@Downshiftology
17 күн бұрын
You'll probably need to substitute the olives with another ingredient such as roasted red bell peppers or more sundried tomatoes!
I cant do olives 🤢im not sure what to substitute those with 🤷🏻♀️
I tried this last night and the feta was very rubbery--not spreadable at all. Suggestions?
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I don't like feta what other cheese can you use .
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
You can also use goat cheese.
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I tried this and, although it was tasty, the feta became rubbery and not at all spreadable 😢 Kind of embarrassing!
Olives all are toooo icky salty. I literally hate salt never use it.
Super!
Can you substitute the tomatoes for anything else that's less acidic. They ruin my tummy 😖
@Downshiftology
16 күн бұрын
You can sub it with grapes instead! Roasted grapes taste amazing and will add a hint of sweetness as well.
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Ich bin eingeschlafen, bevor das Video zu Ende war... so langweilig!
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Looks yummy but we don’t like feta or goat cheese. Any other cheese suggestions?
@brucetominello7440
15 күн бұрын
There is no viable substitute because the olives, tomatoes and herbs are Mediterranean staples that makes this appetizer what it is.
@lg3682
14 күн бұрын
Try using bread cheese. It is this pre-baked cheese that gets gooey when you heat it up. Yumm!