Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients

• 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• fresh basil, for topping
• crusty bread or pita, for serving

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Place feta block in the center of a baking dish. Surround with cherry tomatoes, olives, and garlic.

3. 3

   Drizzle everything with olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano and red pepper flakes.

4. 4

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is soft and golden on top.

5. 5

   Top with fresh basil. Smash everything together slightly with a fork.

6. 6

   Serve warm with crusty bread or pita for scooping.