Keto Baked Feta with Tomatoes (Viral Recipe, Ketoized)

If you kept up with the baked feta pasta trend that took over TikTok, you know how good this looks, but pasta is not keto. Keto baked feta with tomatoes is my ketoized version, and I genuinely think it is even better than the original.

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This is a real one-dish winner, and you can eat it on its own, over zoodles, or with your favorite low-carb noodles.

Chef Jenn’s Take on Baked Feta with Tomatoes

Use a shallow but large oven-safe dish here, not a sheet pan. The tomatoes can give off a lot of liquid as they bake, and a sheet pan risks a real mess.

Use a whole block of feta packed in water, not pre-crumbled, and go with whole milk feta rather than the low-calorie version, it makes a noticeably creamier sauce. Grape or cherry tomatoes work best, cut-up whole tomatoes have too much water content and turn the sauce runny. Mix the feta into the tomatoes immediately once it comes out of the oven, while everything is still hot and bubbly, letting it cool too much means the sauce will not turn out as creamy. Add a spoonful or two of water if it ends up too thick.

Fresh herbs really put this over the top, thyme, oregano, or basil all work, and it is worth saving a little to garnish the top before serving.

One reader plans to try this with kohlrabi noodles instead of zoodles, a great substitution idea. Serve it with a simple salad to keep this vegetarian, or add grilled chicken, pork, or turkey to make it heartier.

What You’ll Love About Baked Feta with Tomatoes

• Fresh herbs and a whole block of feta make a genuinely creamy sauce.
• A ketoized version of the viral trend, genuinely even better than the original.
• A real one-dish winner, endless ways to serve it.

Ingredients

• Grape tomatoes – Or cherry tomatoes. Skip cut-up whole tomatoes, they add too much water.
• Avocado oil – Or your favorite cooking oil.
• Garlic – Fresh, chopped.
• Shallot – Sliced. Regular onion works as a substitute.
• Feta cheese – A whole block, packed in water, not pre-crumbled. Whole milk feta makes the creamiest sauce.
• Italian seasoning – Check the label for hidden sugar.
• Fresh thyme – Oregano or basil also work well.
• Salt and pepper

How to Make Baked Feta with Tomatoes

Scroll down for the full recipe card with exact measurements and printable instructions.

Toss the tomatoes with the avocado oil, salt, pepper, chopped garlic, and shallots. Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer in a shallow, large oven-safe dish. Make a hole in the center and place the whole block of feta into it. Sprinkle the feta with the Italian seasoning.

Nestle the sprigs of thyme into the tomatoes. Bake at 400°F for about 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft and creamy.

As soon as it comes out of the oven, gently mix the feta into the tomatoes to create a creamy sauce. Add a spoonful or two of water if needed to loosen it up.

Serve and enjoy.

Make It A Meal

Serve this over zoodles, or with Keto Nut Crackers as a snack. Try it with my own Keto Pizza Sauce mixed in for extra flavor. For a heartier meal, pair it with King Ranch Casserole or Philly Cheesesteak Stacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

There’s plenty more keto goodness to try! Check out this classic Chinese take-out soup made keto, or opt for this hearty sausage dish that my family can’t ever get enough of. For breakfast, these egg bites are a delish and easy way to start the day, and this hearty chaffwich is a good pick for lunch. If you’re an Instant Pot fan, this is a tasty set-it-and-forget-it meal.