Greek Baked Feta

Fresh dill and red onion top a block of Feta cheese before wrapping tightly and baking.

Here is a simple way to dress up a block of Feta cheese. The flavor of a fresh herb infuses the cheese so delicately. The sprig will brown when baking, so remove it before serving. The flavor will present in the most delightful way. For sharing, serve as part of a meal or as an appetizer.

greek baked feta

Block of feta cheese

Sliced red onion or pickled red onion

salt and pepper, to taste

Olive Oil

Honey

Herb of choice, like dill, thyme or oregano

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the block of Feta cheese on a piece of parchment paper atop the same sized piece of aluminum foil. Cover generously with thin slices of red onion, then add a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and a touch of honey. Top with a sprig of fresh herb, or sprinkle of dried herb or a bit of lemon zest. Wrap the parchment lined foil tightly around the cheese, like wrapping a package and folding the ends tight. Bake for 20 minutes. Unwrap and remove the sprig of herb before serving. Serve with bread.