Ingredients
For the Baked Feta
8 oz. block of feta cheese
8 garlic cloves
1 tbsp. fresh thyme
¼ cup olive oil
For the Bruschetta
1 baguette
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, finely chopped
For Serving
Balsamic glaze
Fresh basil leaves
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
In a ramekin or oven-safe dish, place the block of feta cheese along with the garlic cloves and thyme.
Step 3
Drizzle with olive oil and bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the feta turns golden.
Step 4
After baking, remove the feta from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Step 5
Cut the baguette horizontally and brush each half with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly toasted.
Step 6
In a medium bowl, combine the quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped shallot, basil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper.
Step 7
Once the bread is toasted, spread the baked feta and garlic evenly over each half.
Step 8
Top the feta with the cherry tomato mixture.
Step 9
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Step 10
Cut into smaller pieces for serving.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!
