Honey Baked Feta 🧀🍯
If you’re looking for a simple yet impressive appetizer, look no further than this Honey Baked Feta. It’s a delightful blend of creamy, tangy feta cheese with a touch of sweetness and spice from hot honey. Perfect for serving at your next gathering or enjoying as a snack, this dish is both easy to make and incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese 🧀
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 🫒
- 3 tablespoons hot honey 🍯
- Fresh thyme, for garnish 🌿
- Pink peppercorns, optional 🌸
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥 - Prepare the Feta
Pat the feta cheese dry with paper towels and place it in a baking dish or small cast iron pan. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. 🫒 - Bake the Feta
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. After baking, remove from the oven and switch your oven’s setting to broil. 🌡️ - Add Hot Honey and Broil
Drizzle the hot honey over the baked feta and return it to the oven, placing it on the top rack. Broil for 5-6 minutes or until the top starts to brown and caramelize. 🍯🕑 - Garnish and Serve
Remove the feta from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme and, if desired, pink peppercorns. Serve with crackers or pita chips and enjoy this delicious treat! 🌿🌸🍽️
Prep Time: 5 min | Cooking Time: 16 min | Total Time: 21 min
Servings: 4
Enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of this Honey Baked Feta at your next get-together! It’s sure to be a hit with friends and family alike.
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Honey Baked Feta 🧀🍯
- Total Time: 21 min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
8 ounces feta cheese 🧀
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 🫒
3 tablespoons hot honey 🍯
Fresh thyme, for garnish 🌿
Pink peppercorns, optional 🌸
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 🔥
2️⃣ Pat the feta dry with paper towels and place it in a baking dish or small cast iron pan. Drizzle olive oil over the feta. 🫒
3️⃣ Bake the feta for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set the broiler to high. 🌡️
4️⃣ Drizzle hot honey over the feta and place it back in the oven on the top rack. Broil for 5-6 minutes or until the top begins to brown. 🍯🕑
5️⃣ Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme and pink peppercorns. Serve with crackers or pita chips and enjoy! 🌿🌸🍽️
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 16 min