Whipped Feta Dip with Warm Pita
Whipped Feta Dip with Warm Pita
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
For Serving
- 4 pita bread
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and black pepper in a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Process the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor occasionally to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Taste the dip and adjust seasonings if necessary. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add another tablespoon of Greek yogurt or olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Arrange the pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and warmed through. Alternatively, you can lightly toast them in a dry skillet on the stovetop.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Serve the whipped feta dip immediately with the warm pita wedges, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Whipped Feta Dip with Warm Pita
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
For Serving
- 4 pita bread
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and black pepper in a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Process the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor occasionally to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Taste the dip and adjust seasonings if necessary. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add another tablespoon of Greek yogurt or olive oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Arrange the pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and warmed through. Alternatively, you can lightly toast them in a dry skillet on the stovetop.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Serve the whipped feta dip immediately with the warm pita wedges, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min