My mom, Mary ( you know her and love her) came up with this recipe a couple of weeks ago when she had a bunch of fresh herbs in her kitchen that needed to be used up. The result was this savory herb, parmesan and feta loaf—loaded with cheese and perfect for those days when you’re craving something savory instead of sweet. It’s easy to customize with whatever herbs you have on hand, and a little butter and sea salt on top make it even better.
Savoury Herb Parmesan & Feta Loaf
Equipment
- 9×5 loaf pan
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 wire rack/cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basi, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter or lightly spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Finely chop the chives, dill, and basil. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the oil, sour cream, chopped herbs, feta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently fold together until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.Slice and serve with butter and a pinch of flaky salt.Sammys tip: if you have leftovers, popping this in a toaster to warm it up.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can I use different herbs?
Absolutely! Fresh parsley, thyme, oregano or a little rosemary would all taste delicious in this loaf. Mix and match based on what you have on hand, using smaller amounts of rosemary and oregano so they don’t overpower the other flavors.
Cab I use different cheeses?
You can get creative. You can try swapping the feta for crumbled goat cheese or the parmesan for pecorino. These swaps will change the flavor and saltiness slightly, so keep that in mind when seasoning your loaf.
