By now, we’re pretty sure that all of you have seen or been affected by the viral baked feta on TikTok from last year. Although there are hundreds of versions online today, the original recipe can be traced back to Finnish blogger, Jenni Hayrinen. Two years ago, she launched National Uunifetapasta Day (Finnish for “oven-baked feta pasta”) with the aim of inspiring people to cook together baked feta pasta on that day. And last year, when the idea was successful, “stores literally ran out of feta here,” Hayrinen told Today. So, of course, this inspired us to re-imagine our own feta recipes and see how we can bring this classic savory cheese to life in new ways. different, but still delicious.
When choosing these feta recipes, we wanted to follow the same criteria as grilled feta: simple ingredients, easy to make, and delicious taste. So read on to see what makes it worth it, and don’t forget to add feta to this week’s grocery list.
Why we love it: Here’s our food editor’s version of the baked Feta recipe. This delicious appetizer can be served on a plate like this and eaten all afternoon. Sounds like heaven.
Hero composition: Flower buds bring their savory flavor to the table for the perfect bite every time.
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Pan-Fried Feta with Peppered Honey in a Baked Half Harvest
Why we love it: We couldn’t think of a better appetizer than sFeta alty cheese, covered in Panko breadcrumbs and pan-fried to perfection — can you? We will wait. Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest always knows how to combine it all healthy and hearty into one cozy, comforting meal.
Hero composition: It’s hard to choose just one hero ingredient from this jam-packed recipe. But if we had to choose, it would be honey. It permeates the warm feta and creates the perfect salty, sweet and spicy flavor in every bite.
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Grilled Feta and Greens with Epicurious Lemon Yogurt
Why we love it: Feta always adds a dash of salt and cream to any dish, and we love how this Baked Feta recipe really focuses on those qualities. Warm feta, crispy chickpeas, and wilted fresh greens all come together in this delicious recipe.
Hero composition: Grilled garlic infuses olive oil and chickpeas with deliciousness and adds a beautiful finishing touch to this dish. Don’t forget to save some for smearing the bread.
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Whipped Feta Dip with Honey by Fed + Fit
Why we love it: Feta is usually what we think of as a cake topper but this dip turns the classic ingredient into the main event. With some honey added for sweetness, this dip is sure to be a treat the whole family will enjoy.
Hero composition: For flavor and texture, sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top of this dip and enjoy your new 5-minute favorite.
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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Toast Points with a Bacon Spoon
Why we love it: There are two things in life that will always be the perfect partner: cheese and bread. These toasts make a great appetizer or a healthy snack. Either way, they’re delicious and we’re eating them with our eyes.
Hero composition: Grilled cherry tomatoes are the perfect accompaniment to this toast. They’re buttery, tangy, thyme and basically everything I’d want on a savory toast.
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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey by Suruchi Avasthi
Why we love it: We have a sweet potato spot at Camille Styles’ HQ. This creamy, versatile vegetable can be cooked in a variety of ways — if you haven’t cooked Camille’s crispy sweet potato you’re missing out — but it’s the feta in this recipe that really makes all the difference. . The cooking method in this recipe is also very unique, using both steam and then roasting to give us a delicious meat dish. Sign me up!
Hero composition: Hot honey! Again, honey comes into the picture with all the sweet and spicy flavors you didn’t know you needed.
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Why we love it: If you’re looking for a way to prepare broccoli without steaming, these fritters are the way to go. Feta makes these little green plates a little salty and creamy and quick frying will give them a nice crispy edge. Yummy.
Hero composition: The red pepper flakes pack a bit of heat into these fluffy fritters that work perfectly with the broccoli’s veggies. All that flavor encapsulated in a crispy outside / chewy inside… yum.
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Mango, Avocado and Feta Salad by Suruchi Avasthi
Why we love it: If you’ve never added mango to your salad before, you’re officially missing out. The combination of sweetness with savory feta and creamy butter is what salad dreams are all about. This recipe also features chopped pistachios for extra crunch and mint for freshness. Yum!
Hero composition: Pistachios add a nice crunch to this salad, pairing perfectly with the fatty flavors of the avocado and the softness of the mango. It was truly a match made in heaven.
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Pumpkin, Pea & Chorizo Frittata With Feta & Red Onion by Stuck in the Kitchen
Why we love it: One thing about frittata (aside from how delicious it is) is that it’s quick and simple to make together. All you need are some eggs and veggies and you can make something delicious for brunch or lunch (or an easy midweek dinner), with a simple green salad on the side.
Hero composition: The spicy chorizo takes this frittata to another level by bringing in a bit of heat that is perfectly balanced by savory feta and pumpkin. It is a celebration of taste.
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Crispy Chickpeas Spinach Salad with Mustard Sauce and Salted Abalone Mushrooms
Why we love it: The perfect protein-packed lunch, this salad has everything you could want: greens with a crunch!
Hero composition: The whole grain mustard sauce is the star of this salad. Tart, sour and simply good, you’ll want this sauce to top all of your salads.
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Tomato, Feta and Honey Toasts from Love & Lemons
Why we love it: It’s no secret that we love toast around here, and this one is no exception. The perfect appetizer, mid-day snack or summer staple, this tomato, feta and honey toast deserves a place in your recipe rotation.
Hero composition: Good quality feta is key to getting the most out of this recipe, so be sure to choose one that’s soaked in brine.
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Honeyd Feta with Garlic Herbs Grilled Olives from Half Grilled Harvest
Why we love it: This honey whipped cream feta from Half Baked Harvest tastes great and is the easiest appetizer that will impress any diner at dinner. Or, if that’s not your speed, prepare this for a quick afternoon snack and enjoy your simple yet elegant spread.
Hero composition: Roasted olives with garlic, shallots, lemon, thyme, oregano, and chili flakes? Then sit on the whipped cream Feta? I mean, wow.
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Grilled Feta With Olives, Sopressata and Thyme from The Defined Dish
Why we love it: Creamy feta with savory olives and Sopressata is the perfect topping for a crispy crostini. Spread freely.
Hero composition: Orange peels revive this tantalizing spread otherwise for an unexpected but appreciated zing. It’s the freshness you’ll love.
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Watermelon, Kale and Feta Salad from Whats Gaby Cooking
Why we love it: Sweet, refreshing watermelon combines with savory, rich Feta to form a delicious salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. This one checks all the boxes.
Hero composition: Toasted sunflower seeds finish off this salad with just enough crunch to create the perfect bite every time!
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Asparagus Frittata with Feta from several stoves
Why we love it: Once again, the frittata proves to be the best simple meal for any time of day. This recipe uses grilled tomatoes and asparagus to make the eggs really shine.
Hero composition: Roasted tomatoes spice up this frittata with a savory, herb-roasted taste that you’ll love… I know I know. Sprinkle plenty of feta on top and enjoy!
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This post was originally published on February 17, 2021, and has since been updated.
