Description
A creamy, tangy baked dip featuring feta and Kasseri cheeses with tomatoes and spicy peppers. This Mediterranean-inspired appetizer is simple to prepare yet delivers robust, sophisticated flavors perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (8.8 oz) feta cheese, crumbled
- 50g (1.7 oz) Kasseri cheese, finely chopped or grated
- 1 large tomato (about 250g), grated and skin discarded
- 20g (0.7 oz) spicy green pepper (like banana pepper), thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- In a baking dish, create an even layer with crumbled feta cheese.
- Sprinkle paprika over the feta.
- Layer Kasseri cheese evenly over the feta.
- Spread grated tomato pulp over the cheeses.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
- Scatter thinly sliced spicy pepper over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, then remove and stir gently.
- Return to oven for additional 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm with bread, pita, or vegetable dippers.
Notes
- Use block feta rather than pre-crumbled for better texture.
- Let cheeses come to room temperature for creamier results.
- Kasseri cheese can be substituted with Gruyere or Provolone.
- Watch carefully at the end to prevent drying out.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-55 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg