Baked Feta Toast Delight (Print)

Crusty bread with creamy baked feta, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil for a vibrant Mediterranean bite.

# Ingredients:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices crusty sourdough or country-style bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, block or crumbled

→ Vegetables

03 - 8.8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Seasonings & Oil

04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Fresh Herbs

07 - Small handful fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Arrange the bread slices evenly on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper.
03 - In a mixing bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Distribute the seasoned tomatoes evenly over each bread slice.
05 - Crumble or slice the feta cheese and scatter it evenly over the tomato-covered bread.
06 - Lightly drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each assembled toast.
07 - Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the bread is golden and the feta is softened and lightly browned.
08 - Remove from oven, top with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The feta gets soft and creamy while the edges turn golden and slightly crispy, a textural surprise every time.
  • Cherry tomatoes caramelize just enough to taste like concentrated summer, even in the dead of winter.
  • It comes together in under thirty minutes and feels far fancier than the effort it demands.
02 -
  • Don't skimp on the bread quality, because thin slices or soft white bread will turn to mush before the feta even begins to soften.
  • Room temperature feta bakes faster and more evenly than cold feta straight from the fridge, so take it out five minutes before you prep everything else.
03 -
  • Slice your feta in advance and let it sit out while the oven preheats so it softens faster and more evenly during cooking.
  • Use a high-quality olive oil because it's front and center here, and you'll taste every bit of the difference between ordinary and exceptional.
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