Description
This Baked Feta Toast is a delightful and easy-to-make savory dish featuring crusty sourdough bread topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy baked feta cheese, and fresh basil. Perfect as a quick breakfast, brunch, or light meal, it combines Mediterranean flavors with a simple baking method for a warm, comforting toast.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Toast Base
- 4 slices crusty sourdough or country bread
Topping Ingredients
- 5.3 oz feta cheese, block or crumbled
- 8.8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Small handful fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the toasts.
- Prepare Bread Base: Arrange the 4 slices of crusty sourdough or country bread evenly on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season Tomatoes: In a bowl, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to enhance their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Assemble Toasts: Evenly scatter the seasoned cherry tomatoes over each bread slice, creating a vibrant and flavorful base.
- Add Cheese: Crumble or slice the feta cheese and distribute it evenly over the tomatoes on each toast to add a creamy and tangy layer.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each prepared toast to help with baking and flavor infusion.
- Bake Toasts: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the bread turns golden, the feta softens, and it develops a light golden brown color on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the toasts from the oven and immediately top them with fresh torn or sliced basil leaves. Serve warm for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Use crusty bread like sourdough or country loaf to hold the toppings well without becoming soggy.
- Cherry tomatoes can be substituted with grape tomatoes or halved roma tomatoes.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of chili flakes before baking if you prefer a spicy kick.
- Fresh basil adds a refreshing contrast but can be substituted with fresh oregano or parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the creamy texture of the melted feta and the crisp bread.
