Whipped Feta and Roasted Olives
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup (150g) mixed olives (such as Kalamata and green olives), pitted
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary), for garnish
- Sliced baguette or crackers, for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet, combine the crumbled feta cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together until the feta is coated evenly with the seasonings.
3. Add the mixed olives to the baking dish, arranging them around the feta cheese. Sprinkle some freshly ground black pepper over the olives.
4. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for about 15-20 minutes, or until the feta cheese is softened and starting to brown around the edges, and the olives are warmed through.
5. Once done, remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool slightly.
6. Garnish the whipped feta and roasted olives with fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, if desired.
7. Serve the whipped feta and roasted olives warm with sliced baguette or crackers on the side for dipping.
Enjoy this flavorful and savory appetizer!
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