Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes

Name: Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 6oz block of feta; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Jump To Recipe by Liz Thomson May 15, 2019 This post may contain affiliate links.

This baked feta cheese with tomatoes is a deliciously simple appetizer. Salty feta pairs perfectly with sweet, juicy summer tomatoes. Add a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of herbs and you’re ready to serve this delicious dish!

After realizing how easy it was to make baked goat cheese, I started thinking about what other cheeses could be easily turned into a simple appetizer. Next on the list? Feta cheese. It’s one of my favorite cheeses because it’s salty with just the right amount of sourness.

With recipes like this that only require a few items, it’s important to use high-quality ingredients. Get real Greek feta cheese. Look for tomatoes at your farmer’s market. I like using an assortment of colors and sizes because it’s beautiful and adds a nice depth of flavor to the dish!

How to pick out feta cheese

Real Greek feta cheese is made from sheep’s milk and that’s what gives feta such a unique flavor. Be sure to check the label because a lot of feta in the United States is made from cow’s milk.
Look for a block of feta that is in a solid block and in a container of brine. This will give you a fresher flavor than the kind of cheese that is vacuum-sealed.
I do not recommend fat-free feta. You’ll be missing out on all the delicious flavor and it won’t have the same texture. For this recipe, you need the real deal!

I also recommend using high-quality olive oil. I absolutely love California Olive Ranch olive oil. There are also a lot of boutique olive oil shops popping up, so that’s a great place to find a delicious oil!