Description
Succulent Baked Artichokes with Honey Whipped Feta elevate Mediterranean flavors with irresistible charm. Creamy, tangy cheese and golden-roasted artichokes create a luxurious appetizer that transports diners straight to sun-drenched coastal kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (14 ounces) artichoke hearts in water
- 1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Feta Topping:
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2–3 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic
- Cayenne or chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal artichoke roasting.
- Create a crispy coating by mixing Panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, paprika, dried herbs, onion and garlic powders, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Thoroughly coat artichokes in olive oil, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum crispiness.
- Roll each olive oil-coated artichoke through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure a thick, uniform crust adheres completely.
- Arrange breaded artichokes on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece for even heat circulation.
- Drizzle additional olive oil over the artichokes to enhance golden browning during roasting.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each artichoke to achieve uniform crispness on all sides.
- Continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the exterior becomes deeply golden and crunchy.
- While artichokes roast, prepare whipped feta by combining ingredients in a food processor and blending until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust feta’s flavor with cayenne pepper to personal taste preference.
- Serve hot artichokes accompanied by the whipped feta, either as a dipping sauce or drizzled elegantly on top.
Notes
- Elevate the crispiness by ensuring artichokes are thoroughly dried before coating with breadcrumbs to prevent sogginess.
- Customize the breadcrumb mixture by experimenting with different herbs like thyme, rosemary, or za’atar for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper in the whipped feta to control the heat level, making it suitable for various spice tolerances.
- For a gluten-free version, swap Panko breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg