Broiled Feta Cheese with Capers
Transform your appetizer game with this irresistible Broiled Feta Cheese with Capers—a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s ready in just 12 minutes! A creamy block of briny feta is drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, topped with tangy capers, aromatic dried oregano, and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, then broiled to golden perfection. The bubbling cheese is finished with vibrant parsley, zesty lemon, and a touch of cracked black pepper for a beautifully balanced presentation. Serve warm with crusty bread or crispy crackers for an elegant yet effortless starter that’s perfect for entertaining. This recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering bold flavors with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese block
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 loaf/pack fresh bread or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the broiler on high and position the oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler element.
Place the feta cheese block in a small oven-safe baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
Drizzle the feta with the extra virgin olive oil, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Scatter the capers over the top of the feta and sprinkle with dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Broil the feta for 5-7 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and bubbling. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the chopped parsley, cracked black pepper, and lemon zest over the broiled feta.
Serve immediately with fresh bread or crackers for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 87.7 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 5983 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.2 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 86.3 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1072 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
