Two refrigerator staples come together in the most delicious way for roasted feta and olives. It's the easiest, most crowd-pleasing appetizer going.
Salty, briny feta and olives keep well in the fridge. So, if you have some on hand, you’re minutes away from a warm, rustic skillet full of roasted cheese your guests will love. Douse everything in a glug of good olive oil, run it under the broiler and serve warm, straight from the skillet, with pita bread or chips, crusty baguette or crackers.
Ingredients for Roasted Feta and Olives
feta (a slab, or in chunks)
good quality olives
chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
grated orange or lemon zest
extra-virgin olive oil
pinch of red chili flakes and/or freshly ground black pepper
Directions for Roasted Feta and Olives
- Preheat the broiler to medium-high.
- Put the slab or chunks of feta into a small cast iron skillet and surround it with olives. Scatter with chopped fresh rosemary or thyme and top with a sprinkle of citrus zest.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili flakes or black pepper.
- Broil for 3-5 min, until the feta is starting to melt and the olives are warm and beginning to blister.
Serve warm, with pita chips, crusty bread or crackers. Don’t forget to put out a small dish for the olive pits. Serves a crowd.
Originally published in ParentsCanada magazine, November/December 2015.
