Description
Baked Feta Dip is a luxurious appetizer that combines creamy feta cheese with sweet fig preserves and crunchy pecans, creating an irresistible blend of flavors. This quick and easy dish requires just 5 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for any gathering—be it a festive party or a cozy night in. The rich, warm dip pairs beautifully with toasted baguette slices, crispy pita chips, or fresh veggies, ensuring there’s something for everyone at the table. Customizable and versatile, you can swap the figs for your favorite fruit preserves or experiment with different nuts to create your own signature version. Serve this delicious dip warm to impress your guests and elevate your appetizer game!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 to 16 ounces block feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup fig preserves
- ½ cup raw pecans (chopped)
- Black pepper
- Optional fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small skillet, toast the pecans over medium heat until fragrant (1-3 minutes). Remove from heat and mix with fig preserves.
- Place feta in an oven-safe dish, drizzle with avocado oil, and sprinkle with oregano and black pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Stir until creamy and top with fig mixture.
- Lower oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 12-17 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve hot with toasted baguette, pita chips, or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dip serving (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg