Broiled Feta with Garlicky Cherry Tomatoes & Capers

By Scrappin Broad

This is one of my new favorites: burst cherry tomatoes, capers, and a flash under the broiler transform an ordinary block of feta into a surprisingly addictive and flavorful spread. It’s meant to serve four as a starter, but with a crusty baguette and a bottle of chilled rosé, I think it’s the perfect summer supper for two.

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 10.5 ounces cherry tomatoes, preferably different colors, halved
• Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Pinch sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the broiler and set the oven rack in the top position. Place the feta in a small (1.5-quart) baking dish and set aside.

Heat the oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar; cook, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the capers.

Scatter the tomatoes around the feta and broil until the feta is softened and browned on top, about 4 minutes. Keep an eye on it as broilers vary greatly.