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

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.

Questions

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.

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

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 pitas pita bread or crusty bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Baked Feta with Harissa and Honey?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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