Baked Olives And Feta Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients

1 1/2 c mixed imported olives, not pitted, drained (Do NOT use oil cured olives) .
2 tsps minced lemon zest .
1 tbsp sliced fresh thyme .
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes .
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil .
7-8 oz feta cheese (1 piece) .
1 tsp fennel seeds

Directions

Step #1 In a small bowl, lemon zest, toss the olives with the thyme, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds & olive oil.
Step #2 Lightly oil the bottom of an 8 to 9 inch ovenproof skillet, such as cast iron.
Step #3 Place the cheese in the center of the pan, then top this with the marinated olive mixture.
Step #4 Use a spatula to get all the goodies out of the olive tossing bowl & some will fall to the side.
Step #5 At this point, you can cover & put in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Step #6 When ready to bake, heat the oven to 400*F.
Step #7 Bake the cheese & the olives for about 20 mins, or until the cheese is soft & gooey.
Step #8 Serve as soon as possible, right out of the pan, pitta, crostini, with slices of rustic bread, or Pita chips.
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