Baked Feta Toast with Tomatoes (Printable View)

Golden crusty bread layered with warm feta, roasted tomatoes, and fresh basil for a Mediterranean-inspired bite.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices crusty sourdough or country bread

→ Cheese

02 - 5 oz feta cheese, block or crumbled

→ Vegetables

03 - 9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Seasonings & Oil

04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
06 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Fresh Herbs

07 - Small handful fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange bread slices on a large baking tray lined with parchment paper.
03 - In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
04 - Scatter tomatoes evenly over the bread slices. Crumble or slice feta cheese and distribute over the tomatoes.
05 - Drizzle remaining olive oil over each toast.
06 - Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the bread is golden and the feta is softened and lightly browned.
07 - Remove from oven, top with fresh basil, and serve warm.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • The bread gets this incredible crispy exterior while soaking up just enough olive oil to make every bite absolutely luxurious without any fussiness.
  • You can prep these in advance for guests and just pop them in the oven when everyone arrives, making you look like a culinary genius with almost zero effort.
02 -
  • Never skip the final drizzle of olive oil before baking, as I once did thinking it was excessive, only to end up with dry, less flavorful toasts that were missing that luscious mouthfeel.
  • Letting the toasts rest for about 2 minutes after removing from the oven allows the feta to set slightly, making them easier to serve without the toppings sliding off.
03 -
  • When selecting feta, look for blocks packed in brine rather than pre-crumbled versions, as they contain more moisture and melt more beautifully over the tomatoes.
  • If your bread slices are particularly thick or dense, pre-toast them for just 3-4 minutes before adding toppings to ensure the center isnt too soft while the toppings perfectly cook.
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