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grilled feta cheese grilled bread

When Tim and I went to Greece a few years ago (mini-recap here, here, and here), we couldn’t get enough grilled, baked, and fried cheese. The cheeses were mostly halloumi and feta, but I never thought to try to recreate grilled feta at home until recently. Cheeses like these are perfect for grilling because they don’t melt. Instead, they soften and hold their shape. This makes for a unique vegetarian addition to a barbecue, and I recommend trying it out next time you fire up the grill.

grilled feta fresh herbs summer bbq vegetarian

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 12-ounce block Feta cheese
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • 6 sprigs fresh oregano
  • sliced bread, lightly brushed with olive oil and grilled

Method:

  1. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil onto an approximately 10×10″ square of heavy-duty foil. Place feta on top of oil and drizzle with additional tablespoon of oil. Top with a generous amount of pepper and oregano, and seal the foil to form a packet.
  2. Grill the packet over medium heat for 15 minutes.
  3. Transfer feta and juices to a shallow dish and serve with bread. Optional: cut into cubes for easy serving.