Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and spicy with this Caramelized Feta with Chili-Honey recipe. Warm, creamy feta cheese is drizzled with a tantalizing chili-honey mixture, creating a delightful appetizer that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Feta:
- 8 ounces block feta cheese
Chili-Honey Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For Serving:
- Crusty bread or crackers
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Feta: Pat the feta dry and place it in an oven-safe dish. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 10-12 minutes until soft.
- Prepare the Chili-Honey: In a saucepan, combine honey, chili flakes, and lemon juice. Warm gently for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the feta from the oven, spoon the chili-honey over it, garnish with parsley, and serve with bread or crackers.
Notes
- For extra texture, broil the feta for 1-2 minutes after baking for a lightly browned surface.
- You can also use hot honey as a substitute for the chili-honey mixture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces feta with honey
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
