Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey

Name: Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz feta cheese block; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 loaf crusty bread, sliced

Viral appetizer of warm baked feta cheese drizzled with spicy hot honey, served with crispy bread for dipping. A trending dish that's sweet, salty, and perfectly addictive.

25 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

MediterraneanAppetizerOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

12 oz feta cheese block
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, sliced
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 loaf crusty bread, sliced

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2

Place 12 oz feta cheese block in a small oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3

Scatter 4 sliced garlic cloves and 4 fresh thyme sprigs around the feta.
4

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the feta is soft and beginning to brown at the edges.
5

While the feta bakes, warm 1/4 cup honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and let infuse for 2-3 minutes.
6

Remove feta from the oven and drizzle generously with the hot honey mixture.
7

Toast 1 loaf sliced crusty bread slices until golden and crispy.
8

Serve the warm feta with toasted bread for dipping.

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How long does Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey take?

As written, 25 minutes: 10 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Bake for 12-15 minutes until the feta is soft and beginning to brown at the edges."

What oven temperature does Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey need?

For Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 4.

What can I use instead of feta in Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey?

The entry for Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey calls for 12 oz feta cheese block. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Is Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 320 calories, with 13 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 21 g fat, plus 840 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey?

Refrigerate what is left of Crispy Baked Feta with Hot Honey within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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