Baked Feta Spread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This is my own version of a feta appetizer we get at our favorite local Greek restaurant. This is always a hit at dinner parties. The sun-dried tomatoes really make it delicious! Serve with warm or grilled pita bread.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ pound feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 tablespoons julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine feta cheese, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes (plus some of the oil), garlic, lemon juice, pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large resealable plastic bag and allow to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature.

Step 3

Transfer ingredients to a small oven-proof stone dish or ramekin.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until spread bubbles and is slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.