Description
Elevate your next gathering with this creamy Baked Feta Dip, a perfect blend of tangy feta, sweet fig preserves, and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make appetizer is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a standout dish for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can impress your guests with a gourmet experience that’s bursting with flavor. Serve it warm with toasted baguette slices or pita chips for an irresistible snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 to 16 ounces block feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ½ cup fig preserves
- ½ cup raw pecans (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 1 to 3 minutes until crunchy. Remove from heat and mix with fig preserves.
- Place feta in a small oven-safe dish, drizzle with avocado oil, and sprinkle oregano and black pepper.
- Bake the feta for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Stir the baked feta until creamy, pour the fig mixture on top, and bake again for 12-17 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme alongside toasted baguette or pita chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 37 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg