Foodie Fridays: Baked Feta with Honeyed Strawberries

Not long ago I posted the popular TikTok Recipe for Baked Feta Pasta, which I greatly enjoyed.  Recently I found a recipe, inspired by this pasta dish, for Baked Feta with Honeyed Strawberries.  I was not quite sure what to expect, but it sounded intriguing so I had to try it.

Preparation of this dish was quick and easy, and I discovered that it makes an excellent topping for English muffins.  Simply spread some of the cheese on a muffin, top with a spoonful of strawberries, and be prepared for a lovely taste sensation!  The only change I made was to add some cinnamon, which is of course optional but highly recommended.  I had never roasted strawberries before, and was pleasantly surprised by the jammy, intense strawberry flavor.  I will certainly make this recipe again, and will try making plain roasted strawberries as well!

Baked Feta with Honeyed Strawberries

1 lb. fresh strawberries, halved
1 T. olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 T. honey
1/2 tsp. cinnamon, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 block (8 oz.) feta cheese

Add the strawberries to a 9x13-inch baking dish.  Drizzle with the olive oil and honey.  Sprinkle on the cinnamon plus salt and pepper to taste.  Gently toss to coat, then spread the strawberries out into a single layer.

Roast at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Remove from the oven and nestle the feta block in the center.  Drizzle the feta with a little olive oil, then return to the oven.

Roast for another 25-30 minutes, until the berry juices start to thicken slightly and the feta starts to brown.  (Even if the feta does not brown, as mine did not, DO NOT overbake or the sugars will start to burn!)  Let cool for a few minutes before serving with bread or crackers.  Serves 4.