Feta cheese is sprinkled with fresh basil,
chives and cracked pepper, topped with lemon slices, drizzled
with extra virgin olive oil and then baked until hot. Serve with
crackers.
Savory Feta Cheese
- 2 (8-ounce each) blocks feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or frozen chives
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
4 (1/4-inch-thick) lemon slices
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Tear off 1 (18 x 12-inch) heavy-duty aluminum
foil sheet. Place cheese in center of foil. Sprinkle with basil,
chives, and pepper; top with lemon slices. Pour olive oil over
cheese. Fold foil to form a packet, leaving room for heat circulation
inside packet. Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 25 to
30 minutes. Serve with crackers.
Makes 10 servings.
