Baked Feta Cheese With Honey
Greek baked feta with honey, black sesame, oregano, and chili flakes. Creamy, salty-sweet, and ready in about 15 minutes — serve it hot with crusty bread or crackers.
Servings 4
Calories 282kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz block Greek feta in brine (225 g) , patted dry
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ cup Greek honey (60 ml / 85 g)
For serving
- crackers
- warm crusty bread
- pita chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the feta in a small oven-proof dish, ideally the one you'll serve it in. Pour over the olive oil, then sprinkle with the oregano, chili flakes, and sesame seeds.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until soft to the touch but still holding its shape.
- Switch the oven to broil and broil for 1–2 minutes, until the top browns and just starts to bubble. Watch closely.
- Remove from the oven and immediately pour the honey over the hot feta. Serve right away with crackers, pita chips, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Get good-quality feta. Look for Greek feta in brine. I like Dodoni, and Mt Vikos is also excellent. Both are available at many supermarkets, Whole Foods, and specialty grocery stores. Israeli and Bulgarian feta can also be good options.
- Skip fat-free or reduced-fat feta. It's not the real thing and would never be part of a Greek pantry.
- Pour the honey on as soon as the feta comes out of the oven so it melts into the oil.
- Substitute maple syrup for the honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 295mg | Iron: 1mg