Nam Prik Pao Spicy Baked Feta | Easy Thai-Inspired Appetizer
Creamy feta meets smoky Thai heat.
If you loved baked feta before, this version is about to become your new favorite. As the cheese softens in the oven, Nam Prik Pao melts into the olive oil, creating a rich, savory sauce that's smoky, lightly sweet, and packed with umami.
Serve it warm with crusty bread, crackers, or crisp vegetables, or spoon it over roasted potatoes, grilled chicken, or pasta. It's an effortless appetizer that tastes like you spent far more time in the kitchen than you actually did.
Why It Works
Feta's salty, tangy richness is the perfect match for Nam Prik Pao. The roasted chilies, caramelized garlic, and shallots add depth without overpowering the cheese, creating a dip that's bold, balanced, and endlessly scoopable.
It's proof that one spoonful of Nam Prik Pao can completely transform a familiar favorite.
Makes 2-4 servings, Ready in 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 8oz Feta, a creamy greek is best
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 Tablespoons nam prik Pao
- herbs for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400. Drizzle olive oil and bake for 12 minutes - until soft.
- Spoon Nam Prik Pao over the feta and broil 30s minute, keeping a close eye for desired char on edges
- Serve immediately with a crusty loaf of bread o pita.