Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey

Name: Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1 lb feta cheese (in block form); 2 tbsp harissa paste; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; pinch red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 pitas pita bread or crusty bread

Creamy baked feta cheese topped with spicy harissa, sweet honey drizzle, and scattered herbs. Served warm with crusty bread or pita for dipping. A viral-worthy appetizer that is simple yet show-stopping.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

North AfricanAppetizerOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 lb feta cheese (in block form)
2 tbsp harissa paste
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 pitas pita bread or crusty bread

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
2

Place 1 lb feta cheese (in block form) in a small baking dish or on a sheet of foil.
3

Spread 2 tbsp harissa paste evenly over the top of the feta cheese.
4

Drizzle 2 tbsp honey over the harissa paste, then drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil around the cheese.
5

Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, pinch red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp dried oregano.
6

Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is softened and warm but still holding its shape, and the edges are just starting to brown.
7

Remove from oven and garnish with 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro.
8

Serve immediately while warm with 2 pitas pita bread or crusty bread or crusty bread for dipping.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey at?

For Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 20 minutes, in step 6.

What can I use instead of harissa in Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey?

The entry for Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey calls for 2 tbsp harissa paste. In its place: Mix a chili paste such as sambal oelek or sriracha with a pinch each of ground cumin, coriander and caraway, plus a little olive oil.

Is Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey comes from 2 tbsp harissa paste and pinch red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, start with half the harissa and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 lb feta cheese (in block form)) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Is Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 lb feta cheese (in block form) and 2 tbsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan appetizer collection.

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