Easy Greek Baked Feta Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish | Baked Feta & Tomatoes | Cheese Recipes

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Reduced-fat feta cuts calories while ricotta provides a creamy texture.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: grape tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned diced tomatoes

Grape tomatoes are similar in taste, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes.

In a baking dish, spread the chopped onion rings at the bottom.

Add the sliced bell peppers on top of the onion rings.

Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish.

Spread the halved cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese.

Add a handful of sun dried tomato strips (optional).

Sprinkle red chili flakes over the ingredients, adjusting the quantity to taste.

Add oregano flakes generously over the dish.

Sprinkle black pepper powder to taste.

Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the entire dish.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 to 35 minutes, checking as oven times may vary.

After baking, grill for an additional 3 minutes to achieve a golden color on top of the cheese.

Remove from the oven and check that the feta is soft and the tomatoes are wrinkled, oozing flavors.

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