Description
This Baked Feta with Honey and Pistachios recipe is a quick and elegant Mediterranean appetizer that perfectly balances salty, creamy feta with sweet honey and crunchy pistachios. Ready in under 20 minutes, this baked feta dish is ideal for entertaining, serving with crusty bread, or enjoying as a flavorful snack.
Ingredients
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1 block feta cheese
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme or oregano (optional)
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Crusty bread or crackers, for serving
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place the block of feta cheese in a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
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Drizzle olive oil lightly over the feta.
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Bake in the oven for 12–15 minutes, until the feta is warm and slightly softened.
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Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle honey generously over the feta.
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Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the honey.
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Add freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
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Garnish with fresh thyme or oregano.
- Serve warm with crusty bread, pita, or crackers for dipping.
Notes
Use a block of feta rather than crumbled feta so it softens while keeping its shape.High-quality honey enhances the sweet and salty flavor balance.Drizzling olive oil before baking helps keep the feta moist and creamy.Best served immediately while warm and soft.
