Appetizers & Snacksbluejeanchef
Marinated Feta Cheese
It takes just a few minutes to turn regular ol' feta cheese into something more interesting and delicious on your next cheese board. It's delicious on crackers, with pita bread or just on a toothpick.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Meredith📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Place the olive oil, garlic, spices, herbs and citrus zest in a skillet and warm over medium heat. Keep on low heat for about 5 to ⏱️ 10 minutes. Then, turn off the heat and let the oil cool. Remove the garlic cloves and half the citrus zest.
garlic (smashed)2 cloves
2
Cut the feta into large 1 ½-inch cubes and place in a jar with the remaining fresh citrus zest.
3
Pour the cool oil over the feta cheese to cover and let it cool completely. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for up to a week.
feta cheese (in brine)8 ounces
4
Serve with crostini or crackers or pita bread and warm olives. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
calories
183 kcal
fat Content
17 g
serving Size
1 of 6 servings
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
0.04 g
sodium Content
434 mg
protein Content
5 g
cholesterol Content
34 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
9 g
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback0 Reviews
Loading reviews...