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    Baked Feta Recipe with Honey And Zaatar

    Published: Oct 14, 2020 · Modified: Jul 8, 2022 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    This baked feta recipe is easy and makes a delicious appetizer. It's made with only five ingredients and is topped with honey and zaatar. 

    Baked feta in a cast iron skillet topped with honey and zaatar.

    No Mediterranean spread is complete without a few mezzes! You can go all out by making a mezze platter with some marinated feta, fried halloumi, whipped feta and many others, or you can have a simple but mighty spread with some homemade hummus, pita chips and this delicious baked feta with honey and zaatar. It's simple, yet every bite is so flavorful and delicious! 

    Table Of Contents:
    • Why this recipe works
    • The ingredients
    • How to make baked feta
    • A few tips and notes
    • Serving suggestions
    • More delicious recipes with feta
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    Why this recipe works

    If you're looking for an appetizer that's unique and delicious, you've got to try this baked feta recipe. Here are a few reasons that we love this recipe:

    • It's unique: Some love feta as it is and some are not big fans. But when it comes to this honey topped baked feta, everyone swoons! The combination of honey and zaatar with feta, similar to our peach salad with feta and zaatar, is a lovely balance of sweet, salty and tangy. 
    • Super easy and quick: This recipe is as easy as place on the skillet, bake and then broil! It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, and most of the work is done by the oven!
    • The possibilities are endless: Not a fan of honey? Try maple syrup. Add any other spices you fancy. Whatever you use to make this delicious feta appetizer, it's going to be yummy! 
    This dish would be perfect with some homemade bread.

    The ingredients

    Feta cheese

    When it comes to feta, I love getting mine from local Mediterranean, Greek or Turkish shops. Their cheese has a great flavor and texture. However, It's also possible to make this recipe with regular feta cheese you find at any supermarket. Just make sure you're getting a block of feta cheese and not crumbled. 

    Olive oil 

    You need a drizzle of olive oil to help the cheese soften and bake better. 

    Honey

    Honey adds a hint of sweetness to feta and pairs really well with it. The amount of honey used to make this appetizer is totally up to you and how sweet you'd like the appetizer to be. I like mine to be sweet, but I still want to taste the saltiness and tanginess of feta. 

    Zaatar

    Zaatar is a spice made mostly from sumac and thyme. You can use store bought zaatar or make it at home. 

    Oregano

    This one is optional, but I love the addition of oregano to feta as it gives a nice earthiness to the whole dish. 

    An easy and delicious appetizer, this baked feta with honey and zaatar is a showstopper! If you're looking for a Greek inspired appetizer that you can make in less than 20 minutes, this baked feta is it! Top it with honey and zaatar for so much flavor. Other additions can be olives or tomatoes. Serve with crackers, pita chips or bread.

    How to make baked feta

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F and place the block of feta on a cast iron skillet. 
    • Drizzle olive oil on the feta and bake for 15 minutes. 
    • Turn on the broiler and top the feta with honey, zaatar and oregano. 
    • Broil for 3-5 minutes until the top is toasted and the cheese is warm. 
    • Top with more zaatar if desired. 

    A few tips and notes

    1. When broiling the feta, keep a close eye at it since broilers are different in each oven and the feta might burn. 
    2. If you don't have a small cast iron skillet, you can use a pan or any other oven safe dish. 
    3. You can use honey, maple syrup or agave in this recipe. 
    This baked feta cheese appetizer is sweet, salty and tangy, perfect with crackers.

    Serving suggestions

    Baked feta is one of our favorite Christmas appetizers that everyone loves and devours the moment it's on the table. You can serve it with pita bread, pita chips or Turkish pide bread.

    More delicious recipes with feta

    • Best Whipped Feta Recipe
    • Best Marinated Feta Recipe (5-minutes!)
    • Easy Shakshuka with Feta
    • Grilled Peach Salad Recipe with Feta and Zaatar

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Baked Feta Recipe with Honey And Zaatar

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    This baked feta recipe is easy and makes a delicious appetizer. It's made with only five ingredients and is topped with honey and zaatar. 
    4.91 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 245 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 oz feta cheese see notes
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 1 ½ tsp zaatar
    • 1 teaspoon oregano

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the feta on a small cast iron skillet. 
    • Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 minutes. 
    • Turn the broiler on and top the feta with honey, zaatar and oregano. 
    • Broil for 3-5 minutes until the top is toasted and the cheese is gooey. Top with more zaatar if desired. 
    • Serve with crackers, bread or pita chips.

    Notes

    • It's best to use a block of feta in brine since it has a lot of flavor, but the ones that are in a package without brine work too. If using feta in brine, make sure to pat dry the feta just a bit before baking. 
    • The amount of honey, zaatar and oregano used in this recipe is up to you and how sweet and tangy you'd like your baked feta appetizer to be. 
    • If you don't have a small cast iron skillet, use a baking dish or any other oven safe dish. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 634mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 254IUCalcium: 291mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Julia

      October 16, 2020 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love feta! Must give this recipe a try, it looks so tasty!

      Reply
    2. Taylor Kiser

      October 16, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering over this!! Can’t wait to make it!

      Reply
    3. Tara

      October 16, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      This baked feta looks absolutely incredible! Love that color and the honey, zaatar, and oregano seasoning. So easy too!

      Reply
    4. Beth

      October 16, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to make this! My daughter and I are going to love this!

      Reply
    5. Jersey Girl Cooks

      October 16, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      hand me a big fork! This is absolutely delicious!

      Reply

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