How to Make the Best Marinated Feta Cheese Cubes Recipe

 

Here’s a simple, flavorful, and addictive recipe for Marinated Feta Cheese Cubes—perfect for snacking, charcuterie boards, salads, or gifts. The key is quality ingredients and a good olive oil!

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🧀 Best Marinated Feta Cheese Cubes Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: Minimum 24 hours (for best flavor)
Yield: About 2 cups

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🧄 Ingredients:

• 8 oz block feta cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes (Greek sheep’s milk feta is ideal)
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (more if needed to cover)
• 2–3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary or ½ tsp dried
• ½ tsp black peppercorns
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Optional: sliced olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or a pinch of chili flakes

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🥣 Instructions:

1. Prepare the feta:
   Pat feta cubes dry with paper towels to remove excess brine. This helps the marinade stick and keeps the oil from clouding.

2. Layer ingredients:
   In a clean, airtight jar or container, layer the feta cubes with garlic slices, herbs, lemon zest, peppercorns, and any optional add-ins.

3. Add olive oil:
   Pour olive oil over the feta until fully covered. Tap gently to release air bubbles.

4. Marinate:
   Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Flavors intensify over a few days.

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🥖 How to Serve:

• On crackers or crostini
• Tossed into salads or grain bowls
• As part of a cheese or mezze board
• Crumbled over roasted vegetables or pasta

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✅ Storage:

• Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.
• Let it come to room temp before serving (olive oil solidifies when cold).
• Use remaining oil for salad dressings or marinades.

Would you like a spicy version, a Mediterranean twist, or a flavored oil blend with citrus or smoky paprika?