Description
A delicious and easy-to-make broiled feta recipe topped with garlicky cherry tomatoes and briny capers. Perfect as a warm appetizer or a flavorful side, this dish combines creamy, tangy feta with sweet, bursting tomatoes and a hint of garlic infused olive oil, all broiled to perfection in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Feta and Topping
- 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 10½ ounces cherry tomatoes, halved (preferably different colors)
- Scant ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch sugar
- 1½ tablespoons capers, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the Broiler: Set your oven rack to the top position and preheat the broiler. Place the block of feta cheese in a small baking dish (about 1-quart or 1-liter capacity) and set it aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the roughly chopped garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns lightly golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst, roughly 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the drained capers.
- Combine and Broil: Scatter the garlicky tomato and caper mixture evenly around the block of feta cheese in the baking dish. Place the dish under the broiler and cook until the feta is softened and browned on top, about 3 to 4 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning as broiler intensity varies.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the broiled feta and tomatoes warm. This dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread for scooping and savoring the flavorful topping and melted cheese.
Notes
- Use cherry tomatoes of different colors for visual appeal and a varied flavor profile.
- Keep a close eye on the feta when broiling to avoid burning; broiler temperatures can vary significantly.
- This dish is best served immediately while warm, paired with crusty bread or crackers.
- Capers add a salty, tangy flavor; if unavailable, substitute with chopped green olives for similar briny notes.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato mixture during cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
