Description
Baked Feta Dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will elevate any gathering. This creamy dip features a delectable blend of tangy feta cheese, sweet fig preserves, and crunchy pecans, creating a flavor profile that is both rich and satisfying. Perfect for game days, holiday parties, or casual get-togethers, this dish pairs beautifully with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or fresh vegetables. With minimal prep work and quick baking time, you’ll have an impressive starter ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 to 16 ounces block feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch of black pepper
- ½ cup fig preserves
- ½ cup raw pecans (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 1 to 3 minutes, then mix with fig preserves in a bowl.
- Place feta in an oven-safe dish, drizzle with avocado oil, and sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; reduce temperature to 350°F.
- Stir the baked feta until creamy; top with fig mixture and bake again for 12-17 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm with baguette slices or pita chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg