Can I make this ahead of time?

No, this is best served hot and fresh. If you do have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in a 350°F oven. You may need to add another drizzle of honey.

What if I can't find hot honey?

Use regular honey + a teaspoon of chili crunch or a big pinch of red pepper flakes.

Could I use a different cheese?

I think Brie or Boursin would both be delicious here.

What should I serve to dip into the feta?

Dates, crackers, toasted baguette, pears, apple slices, endive leaves, naan triangles, pita chips or pretzel thins.

Easy Baked Feta Appetizer with Pistachios and Hot Honey

Name: Easy Baked Feta Appetizer with Pistachios and Hot Honey
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6oz block of feta; drizzle of olive oil; ¼ cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons hot honey; for topping: flaky sea salt, thyme leaves, black pepper; for scooping: crackers, toasted baguette, dates, apple slices, naan triangles, pita chips or pretzel thins

Description

Warm baked feta topped with crunchy pistachios and hot honey. A simple appetizer that delivers a sweet-salty-creamy wow moment.

Ingredients

Units Scale

6oz block of feta
drizzle of olive oil
1/4 cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped
3 tablespoons hot honey
for topping: flaky sea salt, thyme leaves, black pepper
for scooping: crackers, toasted baguette, dates, apple slices, naan triangles, pita chips or pretzel thins

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a small casserole dish, mini cast-iron pan, or sheet pan. Place feta in the dish and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 20 minutes, until the feta is softened, melty and golden brown around the edges.
You can leave the feta in this dish or use a spatula to transfer it to a serving plate. Top the feta with the finely chopped pistachios, hot honey and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. (and fresh thyme leaves and black pepper, if using).
Serve warm with crackers, dates (!!), crostini, naan or any other dunkers your heart desires.

Notes

If you don’t have golden, caramelized edges on the feta after 20 minutes, you can finish it with 1 minute under the broiler.

Additional topping ideas: pomegranate arils, lemon zest, chili crisp, green olives

A cast-iron pan will keep the cheese warmer for longer, so if you have one, use it!

Serve with a refreshing glass of pomegranate punch! (pictured)

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Nutrition

Serving Size: 1oz feta + toppings (nutrition information calculated without dippers)
Calories: 136
Sugar: 10.2 g
Sodium: 260.9 mg
Fat: 8.4 g
Carbohydrates: 11.3 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 25.3 mg