Free Recipe, Mediterranean Budget Under $25
Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes
Makes 4 servings
Savor the magic of warm, melty feta nestled among sweet, burst-in-your-mouth cherry tomatoes, all caramelized to perfection in a rich olive oil bath. This baked delight is a Mediterranean masterpiece, blending simplicity with pure, irresistible comfort in every creamy, tangy bite.
INGREDIENTS
4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1 small shallot, optional, thinly sliced
1 to 2 small hot chilies, optional, thinly sliced or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
flaky sea salt
fresh cracked black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 lb. (450 to 500 g) cherry tomatoes
7 ounce (200 grams) block of feta, cut into two slabs handful of fresh basil
bread for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Position one rack in the center of the oven. Place one rack at the very top, near the broiler.
2. Pour 2 teaspoons olive oil into an 8- or 9-inch baking dish (or comparable size). Combine the tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and chilies. Season with a bit of sea salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat. Add the feta. Drizzle with the remaining two tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle additional pepper on top to taste.
3. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, move the pan to the top rack and activate your oven’s broiler setting. Broil on high for 5 minutes (or more or less), keeping an eye on it the entire time. While the tomatoes broil, heat up some bread — I’ve been doing this in the toaster oven, but you could probably get away with putting the bread on the lowest rack of your oven while the tomatoes broil.
4. When the tomatoes have blistered to your liking, remove the pan from the heat. Add a handful of basil and gently whisk to blend. Serve with warm slices of bread.
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