Baked Feta Dip Appetizer Recipe with Dates, Hazelnuts, and Honey

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A casserole dish filled with a baked mixture featuring nuts, dried fruits, and a sprig of rosemary rests on a wooden surface. Next to it is a small plate with a portion of the baked mixture served on a slice of bread.

Baked Feta Dip Appetizer Recipe with Dates, Hazelnuts, and Honey

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Greek

Prep Time:5

Servings: servings

Calories: 220kcal

Get ready to wow your guests with this irresistibly creamy Baked Feta Dip! A decadent mix of tangy feta, sweet honey, plump Medjool dates, and crunchy hazelnuts, this dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for any gathering, it’s a savory-sweet sensation that will have everyone coming back for more. Serve it warm with crusty bread or crackers, and watch it disappear!

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Equipment

baking dish

Ingredients

8 oz feta block not feta crumbles
1 cup Natural Delights Medjool Dates chopped
½ cup hazelnuts chopped
2 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus more for drizzling
Fresh rosemary optional
Salt and Pepper to taste
Baguette slices for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Add the feta to the middle of a small baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together diced dates and chopped hazelnuts. Drizzle everything with extra virgin olive oil, honey, and chopped fresh rosemary.
Sprinkle date and hazelnut topping on and around the feta cheese.
Drizzle the olive oil on top of the whole dish. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until you have a soft and creamy feta and toasted, plump and browned nuts and dates. Keep a close eye on the roasted feta in the last five minutes, to prevent burning.
Remove the baked feta dip from the oven and garnish with fresh rosemary and more chopped dates. Serve warm!

Expert Notes

Pro Tip: If desired, you can also broil baguette slices for crostini at the same time.

Nutrition

baking dish