Whipped Feta Dip with Pita
Whipped Feta Dip with Pita
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
- 4 pita bread
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Process the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. This may take 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Taste the dip and adjust seasonings if necessary. If it's too thick, add another teaspoon of olive oil or Greek yogurt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cut the pita bread into wedges. Arrange them on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake the pita wedges for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly crispy. Alternatively, you can toast them in a dry skillet on the stovetop.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately with the warm pita wedges.
⏱️ 2 min
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Whipped Feta Dip with Pita
Ingredients
For the Whipped Feta Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
- 4 pita bread
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Process the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. This may take 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Taste the dip and adjust seasonings if necessary. If it's too thick, add another teaspoon of olive oil or Greek yogurt.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cut the pita bread into wedges. Arrange them on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake the pita wedges for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly crispy. Alternatively, you can toast them in a dry skillet on the stovetop.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately with the warm pita wedges.
⏱️ 2 min