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Softened slabs of glossy white feta cheese with charred broccolini, roasted red onion wedges, and charred lemon slices on a sheet pan.

Sheet-Pan Baked Feta with Broccolini

Blocks of feta that soften but don't melt. One pan cleanup.

Total: 25 minActive: 8 minDifficulty: EasyYield: 4 Servings

Timing: 25 min

MediterraneanDairyDinner

Key move

Feta is a sheep's milk cheese preserved in brine. It has a high acid content, which means it does not melt into a puddle like mozzarella. It softens into a spreadable cream. By roasting it alongside hardy vegetables (Broccolini), you create a warm cheese dip that acts as the sauce for the veg.

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The Setup

  • Sheet Pan
    Half sheet (18×13)
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Instant-Read ThermometerOptional

The Mise en Place

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Your prep station before cooking begins

Aromatics (0/1)

1 eachlemon(Thinly sliced (roast the lemon!))

Cheese (0/1)

8 ozfeta blocks(Keep in thick slabs (about 1 inch))

Vegetables (0/2)

1 lbbroccolini(Ends trimmed)
1 mediumred onion(Cut into wedges)

Broccoli burnt before cheese softened.

Your oven was too hot, or the rack was too high.

Feta is dry/rubbery.

You bought "Fat Free" feta. Never do that. You need full fat.

Chef's Notes

Tip

Don't overcrowd the pan. Give ingredients space for even roasting and browning.

Tip

Toss broccolini with oil and seasonings *before* adding to the pan for consistent flavor.

Serving

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious baked feta and olive oil.

Variation

Add cherry tomatoes or sliced red onion to the pan alongside the broccolini.

The Method

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