Feta cheese is scrumptious, I really like including it to my salads, eggs, greens, and extra. It’s such a superb cheese. I at all times have it in my fridge.

However have you ever tried Whipped Feta? It’s the BEST.

Whipping feta in a meals processor or blender, takes the cheese to a complete new stage. In only a few minutes, the cheese turns right into a wealthy and creamy dip that’s SO scrumptious. For the file, whipped cottage cheese can be actually good.

Whipped feta could be very versatile. It makes an excellent appetizer or snack. Serve with pita bread, pita chips, crackers, greens, or roasted greens. You can too add a wide range of toppings to make the dip further particular. Olive oil, herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, or go the candy route and add jam or contemporary fruit. The choices are infinite.

Whipped feta can be nice on sandwiches, turkey burgers, unfold on toast, crostini, and extra!

I assure you’ll love this easy whipped feta recipe. Make it to your subsequent occasion! It’s really easy and at all times a crowd pleaser.

Key Elements

• Feta cheese– ensure you use the very best feta you’ll find. I like to recommend utilizing a block of feta cheese that’s in brine for the creamiest whipped feta with the very best taste. I purchase feta cheese at Dealer Joe’s.
• Greek yogurt– plain Greek yogurt makes the whipped feta further creamy and clean. I additionally love the tanginess it provides.
• Olive oil– the olive oil helps the substances come collectively and gives a pleasant wealthy taste.
• Lemon zest– elective, however so good. I really like the slight lemon taste.

Learn how to Make Whipped Feta

• In a meals processor or blender, mix the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon zest. Mix till creamy and clean. You may must scrape down the perimeters with a spatula and mix once more.
• If you need a thinner whipped feta, you possibly can add somewhat extra olive oil, however it can skinny out because it blends. Ensure you don’t over mix.
• I don’t salt the whipped feta as a result of feta is salty. You may style it and add salt and pepper, if desired.

Topping Concepts

Unfold the whipped feta in a shallow bowl or onto a small plate and prime with desired toppings.

• Olive oil– I wish to drizzle somewhat olive oil on prime of the whipped feta.
• Herbs– add freshly chopped herbs. Basil, mint, dill, and parsley are all good choices.
• Crushed crimson pepper flakes– if you wish to add somewhat warmth, sprinkle with crushed crimson pepper flakes.
• Nuts– pine nuts, chopped pistachios, almonds, or walnuts are nice for including somewhat crunch.
• Tomatoes– Prime with halved grape or cherry tomatoes. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes would even be good.
• Cucumbers– cucumbers and feta are a match made in heaven.
• Olives– prime along with your favourite olives.
• Honey– if you wish to sweeten issues up, you possibly can add a drizzle of honey.
• Fruit– prime with contemporary fruit. Berries, peach slices, and pear slices are all good choices.
• Jam– swirl in your favourite jam!
• Pesto– add a drizzle of pesto!

Serving Options

• Function a dip with pita bread, pita chips, naan, crackers, or reduce up greens.
• I additionally love consuming it with roasted greens.
• Add a spoonful to your favourite salad or bowl.
• You can too unfold the whipped feta on toast, crostini, or flatbread.
• It is usually good inside a sandwich or wrap.
• Serve with a charcuterie board.
• You may even add somewhat to scrambled eggs.

Learn how to Retailer

Freshly whipped feta is the BEST however if in case you have leftovers, you possibly can retailer the dip within the fridge for as much as 3 days. The feta will thicken up, so ensure you give it a superb stir earlier than serving.

FAQ

Extra Straightforward Appetizers

Appetizer

Whipped Feta

You solely want a couple of substances to make this simple whipped feta dip. It is creamy, salty, and at all times a crowd pleaser. Serve with pita bread, crackers, greens, or use it as a sandwich unfold.

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• 8 oz block feta cheese, in brine
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, elective
• Finely chopped contemporary herbs, for garnish (mint, dill, parsley, and/or basil)
• Crushed crimson pepper flakes, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons pistachios, roughly chopped, for garnish, elective
• 2 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced, for serving
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, for serving
• Pita bread, naan bread, or grilled bread, for serving

• In a meals processor or blender, mix the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon zest if utilizing. Mix till creamy and clean. You may must scrape down the perimeters with a spatula and mix once more. If you need a thinner whipped feta, you possibly can add somewhat extra olive oil, however it can skinny out because it blends. I don’t salt the whipped feta as a result of feta is salty. You may style it and add salt and pepper, if desired.

• Unfold the whipped feta in a shallow bowl or onto a small plate. Drizzle with somewhat olive oil. Garnish with contemporary herbs, crushed crimson pepper flakes, and chopped pistachios. Serve with cucumbers, tomatoes, and bread.

Retailer leftover whipped feta in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3 days. Stir nicely earlier than serving. 

Energy: 46kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fats: 4g, Saturated Fats: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fats: 3g, Ldl cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 68mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 61IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 0.1mg

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