Broiled Feta with Garlicky Tomatoes & Capers
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Broiled feta with burst cherry tomatoes and capers makes a surprisingly addictive and flavorful spread. Perfect for summer!
In this easy recipe, burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, capers, and a flash under the broiler transform an ordinary block of feta cheese into a creamy and flavorful spread. Pair the broiled feta with toasted pita bread or a crusty baguette and chilled white wine, and you’ve got a lovely warm weather appetizer or light supper for two.
What You’ll Need To Make Broiled Feta with Garlicky Tomatoes & Capers
Step-by-Step Instructions
Begin by sautéing the garlic in olive oil until softened.
Add the tomatoes.
Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to burst, and then add the capers.
Place the block of feta in a small baking dish and scatter the tomatoes around the cheese.
Broil until the feta is softened and browned on top, about 4 minutes.
Serve the broiled feta warm with bread. Enjoy!
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Broiled Feta with Garlicky Cherry Tomatoes & Capers
Broiled feta with burst cherry tomatoes and capers makes a surprisingly addictive and flavorful spread. Perfect for summer!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) block feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 10.5 ounces cherry tomatoes, preferably different colors, halved
- Scant ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Pinch sugar
- 1½ tablespoons capers, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler and set the oven rack in the top position. Place the feta in a small (1-quart) baking dish and set aside.
- Heat the oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper and sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the capers.
- Scatter the tomatoes around the feta and broil until the feta is softened and browned on top, 3 to 4 minutes (but keep an eye on it as broilers vary greatly.) Serve warm with bread.
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Nutrition Information
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- Calories: 226
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Sugar: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Sodium: 732mg
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Hi! Im going to serve this dish for company and was wondering if I can prep it ahead of time and then throw it under the broiler when my company arrives.
Thanks!
Yes definitely, Mary. Enjoy!
Delicious. I followed the recipe exactly. It took longer than 4 minutes to brown (maybe my broiler) but other than that it was perfect. If you don’t like feta I would tell you to try it anyway (it’s that good) because the broiling changes the flavor and makes it more mild.
I think someone asked about making ahead. When I’m having guests I make the tomatoes earlier in the day and put them in a dish with the feta and cover with plastic wrap. Then when I hear guests in the driveway I pop it in the oven. Still turns out perfect . Thanks Jen!
We love this dish that looks amazing and is very easy to assemble. I would recommend adding Kalamata olives (1/4 to 1/2 cup)and a loaf of crusty baguette.
Deee-licious. Don’t need to say anything more, other than TRY IT, YOU’LL LOVE IT!
I had never used block feta before so wasn’t sure what to expect. Oh my – this is an addicting dish! A very flavorful, combination of feta, garlic and tomatoes. Even after the first day, it tasted really good just with crackers as a snack!
Hi, I love Feta but I’m not into garlic. Can I do this recipe without the garlic? any other substitute?
Thanks,
Jenny
Hi Jenny, you could just omit the garlic or add some chopped shallot instead.
Made this last night for company and it was outstanding !! I will double or triple the tomato olive oil mixture next time because we all put it on crusty bread and really loved that part.
Thanks for such an delicious and easy recipe !!
Fantastic and so easy! We had this before dinner with crusty bread and my whole family loved it. I liked it because it comes together very quickly and the flavors are terrific.
I have made this twice, once as an appetizer and tonight as a main meal. So good and can’t wait to have it tomorrow for lunch.
Really wonderful recipe. Perfect for any season. I subbed green olives because my husband didn’t care for capers but it was DELICIOUS!