Baked Feta Toast Delight (Printable)

Crispy bread with creamy baked feta, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil for a flavorful bite.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices crusty sourdough or country 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

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Arrange 4 slices of crusty bread on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
03 - In a mixing bowl, toss halved cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Distribute the seasoned cherry tomatoes evenly over the bread slices, then crumble or slice feta cheese atop the tomatoes.
05 - Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each assembled toast.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until the bread is golden and the feta is softened with light browning.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 30 minutes but tastes like you planned it for hours.
  • The warm, melting feta against crispy bread creates this unexpected comfort you won't see coming.
  • It's fancy enough to serve guests yet simple enough you can make it on a Tuesday night without thinking.
02 -
  • Don't skip lining the tray with parchment—the tomato juices will stick otherwise and ruin your pan and your mood.
  • The feta needs just enough time to soften and develop those golden edges; any longer and it dries out and tastes chalky instead of creamy.
03 -
  • Toast your bread slices alone for 2–3 minutes before adding toppings if you're worried about a soggy bottom—it creates a barrier that keeps moisture out.
  • Room-temperature tomatoes will cook faster and more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge, so take them out a few minutes before you start assembling.
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