Baked Feta Dip
Updated Aug 19, 2025
This baked feta dip is made with a block of feta cheese that is baked with red pepper, olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Takes 10 minutes to prep.
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Try my baked feta dip!
I’ve always had a thing for feta cheese. If it’s on the table, you can bet I’m scooping extra onto my plate. So when I first made this baked feta dip for a family get-together, I knew it would be good, but I wasn’t prepared for how fast it would disappear. My kids hovered with pita chips, and my mom kept sneaking spoonfuls onto her plate.
It’s one of those dips that feels a little special without taking much effort at all. A block of feta, a pile of veggies, a splash of olive oil, the oven does the rest. This baked feta dip is one of my favorite kinds of recipes for family gatherings: easy to throw together, but good enough that everyone crowds around the table to get a bite.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Baked Feta Dip Ingredients
- Feta: Goat cheese feta is my favorite.
- Tomatoes: Cherry or grape tomatoes will work.
- Red bell pepper: Red is the sweetest bell pepper, so it pairs well with the salty feta. Orange works too, but I think green is too bitter for this dish. Read my tips on how to cut a bell pepper.
- Olives: I recommend kalamata olives. Black or green also works.
- Red onion and garlic: For mild flavor throughout the dish. Read my quick tutorials on how to cut an onion and how to cut garlic.
- Oil: I recommend extra virgin olive oil for the best taste.
- Oregano: Dried oregano adds a great herby flavor. You can also use dried parsley, cilantro, or any herb you like.
- Crushed red pepper: For a little heat. If you don’t like spicy foods, you can skip it.
How to Make Baked Feta Dip
Baked Feta Dip Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red pepper thinly sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 8 ounce block feta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Pita chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In an oven safe dish, place the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, garlic, and oregano. Pour the olive oil on top and toss until well combined.
- Place the feta block in the middle of the baking dish surrounded by all the vegetables. Add the crushed red pepper on top of the feta cheese.
- Bake until the cherry tomatoes burst and the feta cheese melts, about 30 minutes.
- Top with fresh basil leaves and serve with pita chips or crackers.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Thinly slice the red onion and bell pepper. The dip is easier to eat this way, and none of the flavors are too overpowering. You can also chop everything.
- Use a small baking dish. If the tomatoes are in a single layer, they’ll roast and become dry, rather than break down and get nice and juicy.
- Try a different cheese. I’ve made this dip with goat cheese, and it’s delicious! You could also try full-fat ricotta. Adjust the cook time depending on the size of the block of cheese.
FAQs
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat gently in the oven or toaster oven at a low temperature, around 300ºF, so the feta softens without drying out. Or, microwave it in short bursts.
Yes, but be sure to bunch up the crumbles in the middle of the baking dish. If you don’t clump them together, they might dry out and not get as creamy as a block of feta does.
Comments
WOULD LOVE FETA CHEESE RECIPES
Hi Tina, you can use the magnifying glass in the upper right-hand corner (if you’re on a computer) and search for feta, and it will bring up all the feta recipes I have. Alternatively, you can go here: https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/#search/q=feta, and they will pop up for you!
One of the best dips ever. I’ve made it soooo many times and every guest has asked for the recipe!
Thank you so much! I totally agree! Of course, I might be biased. 🙂
This dip has very simple ingredients but it’s so good, especially with crusty bread. I enjoyed it at home but it would be great for a party or potluck.
Thank you so much! It’d definitely be a crowd pleaser too!
What a super easy and delicious party snack. Everyone loved it!
So happy to hear it was a crowd pleaser!