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How to make warm and creamy baked feta

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greggd12

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Baked feta is soooo tasty! I like to start of with a big block of dodonis feta and cover it in olive oil and place in a baking tray. Around the block of feta, I add some cherry tomatoes. I finely chop some garlic and sprinkle it on top with some fresh oregano and pepper. I bake the feta for about 20 minutes on 375 degreed Fahrenheit. You can eat this with pita bread or add it to pasta as well. Enjoy :)
 
This sounds so good! I have never thought to add to pasta, I only ever serve it with Pita Bread.
 
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