Description
Baked Feta Dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests at any gathering. This creamy dip combines warm, melted feta cheese with the sweetness of fig preserves and the crunch of toasted pecans, creating a flavor profile that’s both rich and satisfying. Perfect for holidays, casual get-togethers, or cozy nights at home, this versatile dish allows for ingredient substitutions to suit your taste. Serve it with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or fresh veggies for a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 to 16 ounces block feta cheese
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano (or dried parsley)
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ½ cup fig preserves
- ½ cup raw pecans (chopped)
- ½ tsp fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toast pecans in a small skillet over medium heat for 1-3 minutes until crunchy; set aside.
- Place feta in an oven-safe dish; drizzle with avocado oil and season with oregano and black pepper.
- Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Stir baked feta until creamy; top with fig preserves and toasted pecans.
- Bake again at 350°F for 12-17 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve warm with your choice of accompaniments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 oz (56g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg