Mediterranean Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 block feta cheese approximately 8 ounces
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2 In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center.
3. 3 Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around the feta.
4. 4 Drizzle the olive oil over the feta and tomatoes.
5. 5 Sprinkle the minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper over the dish.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and the feta is soft and golden.
7. 7 Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
8. 8 Serve warm with crusty bread or pita for dipping.