Recipes Using Feta Cheese Crumbles Food

BAKED FETA CHEESE (& MORE RECIPES!)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add a few pinches kosher salt. Finely mince the garlic. Chop the parsley.
• In a small oven-proof dish, place the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and Kalamata olives, then top with the feta cheese. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the dried oregano.
• Bake for about 18 minutes, until the feta cheese is warm and soft. Serve immediately with crackers, pita, or bread.

30 WAYS TO USE FETA THAT GO BEYOND SALAD

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• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a feta cheese recipe in 30 minutes or less!

BAKED FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
• As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CRUMBLED FETA

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes in a strainer set over a bowl or the sink. Toss with a good pinch of salt and let excess liquid drain from them. Add the cucumbers to the strainer, adding another pinch of salt.
• Place the onions in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and cucumbers and toss to combine. Add a few turns of pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and the feta. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust as desired. This will keep covered in the fridge for 2 days.

TOMATO FETA SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté for 4-5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, simmer gently for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low, add cheeses and stir until melted. Add salt and pepper. Use an immersion blender to puree soup to desired consistency.
• Ladle into bowls and serve topped with chopped fresh basil and additional feta cheese crumbles (optional).

MEDITERRANEAN BURGERS WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• To make the burgers, combine the ground beef, egg, dried basil and oregano, breadcrumbs, ketchup, garlic, onion and feta in a large bowl and shape into 4 burger patties.
• Grill or sauté in a pan lightly coated with cooking spray. Cook on 1 side for 7 minutes, then turn over and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until beef is done.
• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth.
• Serve the burgers with the sauce.

SPAGHETTI WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• (If you want the cheese to melt more, cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes- but it is not necessary to cook the sauce).
• Toss with cooked pasta and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top.

FETA CHEESE DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
• Blend 5 seconds.

ROASTED KALE WITH CRUMBLED FETA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place the kale and onion on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the oil.
• Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine.
• Roast the kale and onion in the oven until it begins to wilt, about 5 minutes.
• Stir the kale, then sprinkle with the feta and continue cooking until the feta is browned, about 10 minutes more.
• Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

BACON AND FETA GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet.
• Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned but only slightly crisp.
• Drain grease, leaving a small amount in the skillet for later use.
• Crumble bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons for garnish, then set aside.
• Cook green beans in a large saucepan of salted water 5-6 minutes, or until they are just crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Don't over-cook. Drain and set aside.
• Reheat skillet with residual bacon grease over medium-high heat. Stir in bacon and garlic, until garlic is lightly golden.
• Add green beans and Feta cheese and season with onion powder and freshly ground black pepper.
• Cook and stir until most of the Feta cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with remaining Feta cheese and crumbled bacon.