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Baked Feta with Tomatoes, Olives and Oregano
For our rendition of baked feta, feta sto fourno in Greek, we combine cherry or grape tomatoes—which are dependably good year-round—with sliced red onion, chopped olives, seasonings and, of course, a generous glug of extra-virgin olive oil. With feta layered on top and baked for 35 minutes, the tomatoes form a tangy-sweet sauce that’s a delicious match for the briny, creamy-crumbly cheese. We include oregano in two forms—dried flavors the tomato mixture with its woodsy, earthy notes and fresh sprinkled on top after baking brings bright hints of mint and citrus. Seek out high-quality feta sold in block form and slice it into moderately thick slabs (about ¾ inch thick). Serve warm as an appetizer with crusty bread, or make it into a light main with a salad. It’s also excellent with runny-yolked fried eggs or stewed white beans.
4 to 6
Servings
Don’t worry if the feta breaks apart a bit as you cut it. Simply add any small pieces and crumbles to the baking dish along with the slices.
50 minutes
15 minutes active
Ingredients
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⅓
cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1¼
teaspoons Aleppo pepper, divided, or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
Directions
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01Heat the oven to 425°F with a rack in the middle position. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, stir together the oil, 1 teaspoon of the Aleppo pepper (or ¼ teaspoon of the pepper flakes), the dried oregano and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add the tomatoes, onion and olives; toss until well coated. Place the feta on top in an even layer and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
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