Strawberry Basil Baked Feta
Sweet & Savory Appetizer
Strawberry Basil Baked Feta
So by now, I think it’s fair to say we’ve all grown familiar with the TikTok famous “baked feta pasta” trend (and I still want to try it!), but I felt like making a sweet version of this savory dish!
Enter… Strawberry Basil Baked Feta! This appetizer is served alongside a sliced + toasted French baguette and drizzled in a balsamic glaze.
While the trending baked feta recipe calls for mixing the feta with other ingredients, strawberries tend to leave behind quite a bit of water when baked. For this reason, I decided to serve it crostini style with feta + slice of baked strawberry + basil + balsamic glaze. I even took a ladle and attempted to remove as much water as I could - so you may choose to do this as well to make it easier for serving. OR you can simply keep a slotted spoon in the dish for serving and avoid the issue completely! Just know… there will be water in the bottom of the dish from the strawberries, but if you can get past that, you’ll find a deeeelish appetizer!
Strawberry Basil Baked Feta
Danielle Webb | 04/06/2020
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 block pure sheep cheese feta
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cup basil, chopped
- Balsamic glaze, to taste
- French baguette, sliced
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 F
In an oval baking dish, mix sliced strawberries and sugar
Place the block of feta in the middle and bake for 25-30 minutes
Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil + drizzle with balsamic glaze
Lightly toast baguette slices, spread with feta, strawberries + basil, and drizzle with extra balsamic glaze
Serve these as an appetizer at your next gathering (or amongst your family members) & enjoy!
Be sure to tag me @captured.cravings if you share on Instagram so I can see how you liked this recipe!
xoxo
Danielle Webb