Baked Feta Bites
If you’re a fan of the TikTok-famous baked feta pasta and the elegant charm of our cranberry brie bites, get ready to be amazed! Baked feta bites are the ultimate fusion of simplicity and sophistication. Made with easy, store-bought ingredients and ready in under an hour, these irresistible appetizers are the perfect crowd-pleasers for parties and gatherings throughout the holiday season.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- 1 (17.3-oz.) package puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- Cooking spray
- 2 Tbsp. fig jam, apricot jam, or peach jam
- 2 Tbsp. sliced shallots
- 1 (10-oz.) jar roasted red peppers, cut into 24 (2" x 1/2") pieces
- 8 oz. feta, cut into 24 (1" by 1/2") cubes
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. chili oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheets to smooth out creases. Cut into 24 squares with a chef’s knife.
- Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Gently press each square into prepared cups, ensuring pastry slightly protrudes out of the cup—this will create a cup-like shape after baking.
- Fill each square with jam, shallots, red peppers, a cube of feta, and a sprinkle of thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Bake feta bites until pastry is cooked through, puffed, and browned, around 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Transfer bites to a platter. Top with more thyme, lemon zest, and a drizzle of chili oil.
Notes
- Storage & make ahead: Wondering about leftovers? Worry not. These baked feta bites are just as delightful the next day. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and when you’re ready for another flavor-packed moment, simply reheat them in the oven to restore their crispiness. Want to make this way ahead of time? Bake these, let them cool, and then place them in a freezer-safe bag before storing in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 3957kcalCarbohydrates: 286gProtein: 74gFat: 277gSaturated Fat: 81gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 3840mgPotassium: 1197mgFiber: 16gSugar: 39gCalcium: 1257mgIron: 18mg
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