BAKED FETA SPREAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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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.

Provided by Britt Brouwer

Categories     Ingredients     Dairy Recipes     Cheese Recipes     Feta

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Transfer ingredients to a small oven-proof stone dish or ramekin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until spread bubbles and is slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 359.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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