Baked Feta Cheese Dip

Name: Baked Feta Cheese Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 8 oz block of feta cheese; 1 cup arrabbiata sauce; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

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This baked feta cheese dip is a great appetizer. An easy cheese dip with feta cheese, spicy tomato sauce, and lots of fresh herbs!

This baked feta dip recipe is a delicious blend of savory flavors and cheesy goodness in every bite. you’re going to love serving up this simple appetizer for any occasion. This warm feta cheese dip is truly comforting and wonderful thanks to the rich tastes and textures in every bite.

Serve it up for tailgates, dinner parties, or weekends get together with friends and it’s sure to always be a huge hit!

Baked Feta and Tomato Dip

I started with a block of feta cheese that I placed in my baking dish. I combined jarred arrabbiata sauce ( a spiced up tomato sauce) with fresh garlic and poured it over my feta. Leftover homemade marinara sauce works well too! This feta cheese dip was incredibly easy. You only need six ingredients! The feta cheese does not melt, just softens and intensifies in flavor. This is one appetizer recipe that is truly sensational AND sublime!

I added a bit more spice with red pepper flakes and then baked this appetizer for 20 minutes. I sprinkled fresh oregano, basil, and parsley and served it with Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins. The light, crispy, low-sodium crackers held up to the feta and tomato dip. The flavor from the fresh herbs and the garlic really popped and helped disguise the fact that the tomatoes came from a jar.

Ingredients you’ll need for Baked Feta Cheese Dip:

Feta cheese
Arrabbiata sauce
Garlic cloves
Crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh oregano
Fresh basil
Fresh parsley

For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

How to Make Baked Feta Cheese Dip

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray the inside of a small baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place your feta inside the baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the sauce and garlic. Pour it around the feta cheese in the dish.
Sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes over the top of the cheese.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the feta dip from the oven and then top with some fresh herbs.
Serve immediately.

FAQs

Does feta cheese melt in the oven?

Feta cheese does not melt as you can expect from other cheeses, this is because of the high acid content in the cheese. this baked feta dip will be soft enough to scoop your crackers and breads through but it will not be melted and gooey.

Can I reheat baked feta?

While this dip tastes best when freshly made, you can reheat this baked feta cheese dip by placing it into the oven and reheating until warmed through. You can also mix the dip together in a large saucepan with just a little bit of cream and cook over medium-low heat until warmed through before adding to a serving dish.

What goes well with baked feta tomato dip?

Some great ideas for dipping include sliced bell peppers, baby carrots, celery sticks, and crackers like Wheat Thins, Triscuits, or another hard and sturdy cracker (not something soft and flakey like Ritz). You can also serve this dip up with some hard crusty bread like a slide baguette or toasted bruschetta rounds.

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Yield: 12