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    Hot Baked Feta Cheese Dip with Honey - Simple Recipe

    Published: Mar 20, 2025 · Modified: Jun 9, 2025 by Jo Keohane · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This tangy 5 ingredient Baked Feta Cheese Dip is always a hit. Baked feta and honey are combined with fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, for an impressive yet super appetizer. Perfect for game nights, gatherings or just because.

    A shallow dish of hot baked feta cheese dip, topped with fresh tomatoes and shredded basil leaves, served with pita wedges and vegetable sticks set alongside.

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    This creamy feta dip is easy entertaining for your next gathering with friends. Using a handful of ingredients it can be layered up ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Then all you need to do is put it in the oven.

    The simplicity of this favorite feta cheese recipe makes it the perfect holiday appetizer. It's also ideal on game days, when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Baked Feta Appetizer
    • Baked Feta and Honey Dip Ingredients
    • How to Make Creamy Baked Feta Dip - Step-By-Step
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Variations & Substitutions
    • Tips & Tricks
    • How To Serve
    • How To Reheat
    • Pin This Hot Baked Feta Cheese Dip with Honey Recipe For Later
    • What Do You Think?!
    • More Easy Appetizer Recipe Ideas
    • Printable Recipe
    • Hot Baked Feta Cheese Dip with Honey - Simple Recipe
    • Reader Comments & Ratings

    Why You'll Love This Baked Feta Appetizer

    • With a few simple ingredients you have a delicious appetizer for your next gathering.
    • Homemade dips are a far healthier alternative to store bought dips as they don't contain excessive amounts of salt or refined sugar. Or contain artificial additives or preservatives.
    • Containing no artificial thickeners, this easy appetizer is gluten free, ideal for celiacs or anyone following a gluten free diet.
    • Dips and sauces add an extra layer of flavor and we love them in our house. Try some of my favorite recipes:
      • Red Chimichurri
      • Horseradish Aioli
      • Gochujang Mayonnaise
      • Sour Cream & Chive Dip
      • Harissa Hummus
      • Sriracha Mayonnaise & Marie Rose Dipping Sauce
      • Roasted Shishito Peppers with Dipping Sauce 
    Individual recipe ingredients for hot baked feta cheese dip, set out on a worktop.

    Baked Feta and Honey Dip Ingredients

    Find the full list and quantities in the recipe card below.

    Feta Cheese - I use a block of feta cheese as the base of this recipe, I find you get a better texture with a feta block rather than crumbled feta. Opt for a block of good quality feta as it will make a difference to the flavor of the finished dip.

    Honey - A drizzle of honey adds a lovely touch of sweetness to the dip.

    Tomatoes - Use any variety of fresh tomatoes in this recipe. I prefer small tomatoes like cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or small heirloom tomatoes. I also like to add sundried tomatoes to the dip as they add an intense tomato flavor.

    Spice - I like to add some red pepper flakes to add just a little chili heat, and to balance the sweet honey and salty feta cheese.

    A shallow dish of hot baked feta cheese dip, topped with fresh tomatoes and shredded basil leaves.

    How to Make Creamy Baked Feta Dip - Step-By-Step

    Find the full printable recipe below.

    Place the feta blocks in the center of a small baking dish. Surround them with the cherry tomato pieces and sliced sun-dried tomatoes.

    A shallow dish with 2 blocks of feta cheese, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and chopped sundried tomatoes, with a drizzle of olive oil.

    Drizzle with olive oil and place in a preheated oven to bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are starting to brown and feta is softened. Stir all the ingredients together until well incorporated

    A shallow dish with hot baked feta cheese dip.

    Optional: If you want the top of the feta to be golden, broil (UK - grill) for an additional 2 minutes - watching the dip all the time so it doesn't catch and burn.

    To serve, drizzle with honey, sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using) and garnish with fresh basil and sliced cherry tomatoes if desired.

    Enjoy served with warm pita bread or your favorite pita chips for dipping!

    Close up image of hot baked feta cheese dip, topped with fresh tomatoes and shredded basil leaves.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does feta cheese melt when baked?

    Rather than melting and going gooey like other cheeses, feta becomes soft and creamy when baked in the oven.

    Is feta cheese healthy?

    Feta is a great source of calcium, protein and probiotics. However, like most cheese it should be enjoyed in moderation.

    A shallow dish of hot baked feta cheese dip, topped with fresh tomatoes and shredded basil leaves, with a hand holding a wedge of pita bread topped with feta cheese dip.

    Variations & Substitutions

    • Swap the feta block for another cheese, try a block of cream cheese, or goat cheese.
    • The hot honey adds sweetness to this dip, you could also use a flavored honey, like a thyme honey. Or swap the honey for maple syrup.
    • I like to add fresh basil to the dip just before serving, you could also add some fresh rosemary or sprigs of fresh thyme to the dip while it bakes in the oven.
    • Add different spices to the dip, try black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic seasoning, Italian seasoning or Mediterranean seasoning.
    • Add a drizzle of good quality extra virgin olive oil before serving.
    • Add other ingredients to the dip before serving. Try some garlic cloves, kalamata olives or chopped medjool dates.

    Tips & Tricks

    • No need to add salt to the dip as feta is a salty cheese.
    • Served warm from the oven this dip has a saucy consistency, but it will firm up the longer it cools.
    A shallow dish of hot baked feta cheese dip, topped with fresh tomatoes and shredded basil leaves.

    How To Serve

    Serve this easy appetizer at your next party and watch everyone tuck in, it's sure to be a huge hit. I like to serve the feta cheese warm dip with pita wedges, but you could also serve crusty bread, naan or some toasted pita chips.

    You could also serve this with a variety for fresh veggies. Try sticks of carrot, bell pepper, celery or cucumber, or florets of cauliflower or broccoli.

    If you're looking for more party food have you tried my Easy Chicken Marinade? It's perfect for drumsticks and wings. These 3 ingredient Chicken Sausage Rolls are also speedy and delicious.

    How To Reheat

    This dip is best served warm, straight from the oven or at room temperature. However, leftover baked feta dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or two. When ready to heat up, place back into a hot oven to warm through.

    Alternatively you can heat up in 30 second bursts in the microwave, until it's reached the desired temperature.

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    Hot Baked Feta Cheese Dip with Honey - Simple Recipe

    My Baked Feta Cheese Dip is an easy twist on baked feta pasta. Using similar ingredients, the baked feta and honey are combined with fresh and sundried tomatoes, for an impressive appetizer that's sure to get everyone's taste buds tingling at your next party.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4
    Calories 403 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 blocks Feta Cheese - around 7–8 oz each
    • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes - quartered
    • ¼ cup Sundried Tomatoes - chopped
    • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1 tbsp Honey
    • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes - optional

    Optional Garnish

    • Fresh Basil Leaves - torn
    • ¼ cup Cherry Tomatoes - sliced

    To Serve

    • Pita Breads - warmed

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat Oven to 400°F (205°C)
    • Place the feta blocks in the center of a small baking dish. Surround them with the cherry tomato pieces and sliced sun-dried tomatoes.
    • Drizzle olive oil over everything.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are starting to brown and feta is softened.
    • Stir all the ingredients together until well incorporated
    • Optional: For a golden top, broil (UK - grill) for an additional 2 minutes - watching the dip all the time so it doesn't catch and burn.
    • Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using) and garnish with fresh basil and sliced cherry tomatoes if desired.
    • Enjoy with warm pita bread for dipping!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 17gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 1309mgPotassium: 395mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 795IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 572mgIron: 2mg
    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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