2-Ingredient Baked Feta Dip
2-Ingredient Baked Feta Dip
If you went crazy over the viral recipe for baked feta pasta, you are going to love this 2-Ingredient Baked Feta Dip.
This dip recipe is the party trick you never knew you needed, a bold, bright Greek-inspired appetizer made with just two ingredients: a block of feta cheese and a tangy, herbaceous tomato bruschetta. Serve warm with crispy pita chips or some crostini toasts for a filling, stand-alone app or feature it alongside other Mediterranean goodies like hummus dip, tzatziki, olives, fresh veggies, etc.
It’s so easy to get in a rut when it comes to entertaining. So why not upgrade your chips and dip game with this Baked Feta Dip? It’s super easy and sure to be a hit at your next game-day gathering, happy hour meet or movie night.
What Is Baked Feta Dip?
Baked Feta Dip is an easy, but elegant appetizer featuring a block of feta cheese that is baked in along with an herbaceous tangy tomato bruschetta. Baked feta dip is meant to be served warm with crunchy toasts, crispy pita chips or gourmet crackers. With no prep time and a little over 30 minutes cook time, this tasty Greek-inspired app is perfect for happy hour events, holidays and office parties.
Why You’ll Love This Baked Feta Dip Recipe
There is so much to love about this Baked Feta Dip recipe. First of all, it’s super easy to create, as it requires just TWO ingredients. That’s right. A quality block of feta cheese and our incredible Tomato Bruschetta come together for a stellar party dip. There is no prep work required—just a small baking dish and about 35 minutes in the oven. For two ingredients, the flavors are out of this world. Tangy, creamy feta is the perfect contrast in taste and texture to the bright, herby bruschetta. If you’re like us, we’re always looking for new ways to feed a crowd.
The Ingredients You Will Need To Make Baked Feta Dip
Feta Cheese: Known for its soft crumbly texture and tangy flavor, feta is a Greek cheese made with sheep’s milk (or a mix of sheep and goat milk). For this recipe, you need a block of feta cheese to baking.
Tomato Bruschetta: Bruschetta is an easy way to add rich tomato flavor and herbaceous notes to your final baked feta dip. If you’re looking for a quick way to add all the flavor at once, a great Tomato Bruschetta is a must.
How To Make Baked Feta Dip
This 2-ingredient baked feta dip is the party trick you never knew you needed. Just two ingredients and some bake time is all that is needed. No prep necessary!
1. Place ingredients in the baking dish.
Use a small baking dish. Pour the tomato bruschetta in the dish, keeping it around the perimeter of the dish. Place the block of feta in the middle.
2. Bake
Bake. Bake for 30 minutes at 400˚F, then 5 minutes more at 450˚F.
3. Let it Rest
Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow your baked feta dip to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Top Tips
To store, place in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
We do not recommend freezing this recipe, as the cheese will not thaw to the proper consistency.
To reheat, place the baking dish in the microwave or in the oven at 350˚F for 10 minutes or more.
Serving Tips
The baking dish matters. Use a small baking dish so that the bruschetta doesn’t dry out.
Block vs. crumbled. It is important that you choose a block of feta cheese over crumbled feta. Crumbled feta will not withstand baking and dry up in the oven.
Serve it warm. Don’t wait until this tasty cheese appetizer cools down. Be sure you serve it quickly.
Substitutions And Additions
Spice things up. Sprinkle feta with red pepper flakes before baking.
Olives, olives, olives! If you love olives as much as we do, add some pitted black or green olives to the mix. We love it with Calamata Olives.
Change up the cheese. Try baking up goat cheese or Brie cheese with your roasted tomato bruschetta.
Take the scenic route. Instead of using tomato bruschetta, you can use cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.
What To Serve With Baked Feta Dip
Baked Feta Dip should be served with a crispy starch for scooping it all up. We suggest pita chips, bagel chips or crostini toasts. You can also you use classic pita bread. Try flat pretzel chips or crackers. This tomato-y feta dip is also great alongside fresh cut veggies like cucumber, bell peppers and carrots. We love it as part of a larger Greek mezze spread. Pair it with a sweeter red wine or sangria.
Baked Feta Dip: FAQ
Is It Okay To Heat Feta Cheese?
Yes, you can certainly cook feta cheese. Not only is it ok, it’s a great idea! A quality feta cheese can be fried, baked or grilled. It becomes even more soft and creamy when it is baked like in this Baked Feta Dip recipe.
Does Feta Cheese Melt When Baked?
Feta cheese does not “melt” per se, but it does become soft, tender and gooey in the middle. The better the feta, the better it will bake up. It should not be grainy. Choose a quality feta cheese for this Baked Feta Dip recipe.
Can I Make This Dish Ahead Of Time?
This feta dip requires no prep work besides putting two ingredients in a baking dish, so we do not recommend making it ahead of time.
2-Ingredient Baked Feta Dip
Ingredients
- 1 (9.88-ounce) jar DeLallo Tomato Bruschetta
- 1 (14-ounce) block DeLallo Feta Cheese, drained
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F.
- In a small baking dish, add the tomato bruschetta around the outer perimeter of the dish to make room for the feta cheese.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Increase the heat to 450˚F and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crusty Italian bread, crackers or crostini toasts.
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