This is such an easy appetizer that never fails to impress! People are familiar with feta, but this traditional Greek way of preparing is not as well known. The salty/sour taste of the feta offsets the heat of the chili flakes – so don’t be afraid to load them on! Serve with crusty bread or toast.
Original recipe makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) slice feta cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes, or as needed
1 pinch dried oregano
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PREP
5 mins
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COOK
10 mins
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READY IN
15 mins
Directions
- Preheat an oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Place the feta in an ovenproof baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover liberally with pepper flakes, and sprinkle with oregano.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until feta is soft, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 186 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Cholesterol: 51 mg
Fat: 15.3 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 8.6 g
Sodium: 635 mg