The Best Baked Feta with Red Peppers & Olives

Steps

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   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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   Pour the roasted red pepper tomato sauce into a baking dish in an even, generous layer.
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   Place one or two blocks of feta cheese in the center of the sauce. Keeping them square rather than cubed gives better presentation.
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   Scatter olives around and on top of the feta cheese.
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   Drizzle a little olive oil over everything, then sprinkle oregano on top.
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   Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 25 minutes until the feta softens and the sauce thickens. The olives will release their flavor into the sauce.
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   Optional: for a light char on the feta, place under the broiler for about 1 minute, keeping a close eye to prevent the olives from burning.
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   Remove from oven, drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh basil.
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   Serve immediately while warm. Spread the soft feta and sauce onto warm toasted bread, pita, or crostini.
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