Baked Feta Cheese Dip

5 from 1 vote

Baked Feta Cheese Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer loaded with tangy feta cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes and minced garlic made in one dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Appetizers, Dips

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: baked feta, baked feta cheese dip, feta dip recipe

Servings:

Calories: 133kcal

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a large baking dish. Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the cheese.
Sprinkle the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and dried oregano evenly over the tomatoes and feta.
Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the feta is soft and the tomatoes have burst.
Remove from the oven and STIR everything together, gently piercing the tomatoes with a knife or fork to release their juices.
Top with fresh chopped basil and serve warm with crostini, crackers, or crusty bread.

Use a good quality block of feta for best results.
If dip is not creamy enough, add more olive oil, stir really well, and bake a little longer.
Cherry tomatoes work best because they are sweet and juicy. Be sure to pierce them with a knife or fork after baking to create the sauce.
Add fresh basil AFTER baking to keep it fresh and vibrant, rather than wilted.
Make ahead: You can assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in 30-second intervals in the microwave or in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Freezing: This recipe is not recommended for freezing due to its high dairy content.