Description
This Hot Honey Baked Feta recipe combines creamy, salty feta cheese with a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. Baked until warm and slightly browned, this easy appetizer is garnished with fresh thyme and optional pink peppercorns for a burst of flavor. Perfect for serving with crackers or pita chips at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 8 ounces feta cheese
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- Fresh thyme, for garnish
- Pink peppercorns, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the feta.
- Prepare the feta: Pat the feta cheese dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then place it in a baking dish or small cast iron pan.
- Drizzle with olive oil: Pour 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil evenly over the feta to keep it moist while baking.
- Bake the feta: Bake the feta in the oven for 8-10 minutes until it is warmed through and slightly softened.
- Apply hot honey and broil: Remove the feta from the oven, set the broiler to high, then drizzle 3 tablespoons of hot honey over the cheese. Return the baking dish to the top rack of the oven and broil for 5-6 minutes until the honey caramelizes and the top begins to brown.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh thyme leaves and, if using, pink peppercorns. Serve warm with crackers or pita chips for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to pat the feta dry before baking to ensure it browns nicely under the broiler.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of hot honey or use a milder honey.
- Pink peppercorns add a lovely pop of color and a gentle peppery note but can be omitted.
- Keep an eye on the feta while broiling to prevent it from burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: hot honey baked feta, baked feta cheese, spicy honey appetizer, Mediterranean appetizer, feta cheese recipe
