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Lemon-Herb Marinated Feta

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 5, 2020
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Briny feta, tart lemon, bright herbs and hot pepper come together in perfect harmony here. Spoon this appetizer onto a round of buttery, toasted French bread for a perfectly balanced bite that you’ll want to keep eating all night. That’s right, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect for a party. It’s low-effort, tastes great and is sure to impress, despite the fact that its ingredient list is short and mostly utilizes bits and bobs of ingredients you might already have on hand. Feta might be the exception to that rule, but that’s exactly what we were going for when we developed this recipe: a way to showcase the divine flavor of this special cheese. So mix this up in advance of your next party, and watch your guests go gaga over this marinated app—there’s no need to reveal how easy it was to make.

Lemon-Herb Marinated Feta

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 72 hr 0 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

Marinated Feta

  • 4 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 fresh oregano sprigs
  • 3 strips (3x1-inch each) lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 8 oz feta cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Toasts

  • 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In pint-sized glass jar, arrange herbs, lemon, peppercorns and pepper flakes. Top with cheese. Pour olive oil over cheese mixture; cover and refrigerate 3 days. Serve with toasts. Any leftover cheese mixture can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 days longer.
  • Step 
    2
    At least 1 1/2 hours before serving, make the toasts. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Bake French bread 24 to 26 minutes or until browned. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Brush slices on both sides with melted butter. Return to pan; bake 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until light golden brown.

Nutrition

220 Calories
18g Total Fat
3g Protein
10g Total Carbohydrate
1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: About 2 Tablespoons Cheese Mixture and 1 to 2 Toasts
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
18g
28%
Saturated Fat
5g
24%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Potassium
15mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
1g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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