Athenian Cheese Appetizer Spread Food

ATHENIAN CHICKEN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

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Mozzarella and feta cheese make one delicious duo in this upscale grilled cheese that also features tender Athenian chicken and fresh herb flavor. -Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
2 tablespoons capers, drained
8 slices olive or Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Set aside and keep warm., In a small bowl, combine the cheeses, mint, oregano and capers. Distribute half the cheese mixture evenly among 4 bread slices. Layer with chicken and remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining bread. Brush outsides of sandwiches with remaining oil., Using a large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle over medium heat, toast sandwiches until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 36g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

ATHENIAN CHEESE SPREAD

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Make and share this Athenian Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cybill

Categories Spreads

Time 6h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (4 ounce) packages feta cheese, crumbled
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, chopped
1/3 cup almonds, chopped
crackers or bread

Steps:

Combine cream cheese and feta cheese.
Add garlic and mix.
Drain and chop the spinach and add to the cheese mix.
Line a medium bowl with plastic wrap
Layer half of the cream cheese mixture
Add the chopped red pepper in the middle to give a layered effect.
Finish with the rest of the cream cheese mixture.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
To serve, invert onto plate and cover the top with the chopped almonds.
Serve with crackers or toasted French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 59.5, Sodium 604.2, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7

BAKED KASSERI CHEESE SPREAD

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Delicious sounding! How can you go wrong with cheese and olives?! Kasseri is a greek cheese made from either sheep's or goat's milk; it has a sharp, salty flavor and a cheddar-like texture. Taken from BH&Gardens Holiday Appetizers 1999 and posted for ZWT.

Provided by alligirl

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 6 appetizer-sized servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2/3 cup kalamata olive (pitted and quartered)
12 ounces kasseri cheese (or scamorze cheese)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
French bread, apple slices or cracker

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees; cut cheese into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Layer cheese in the bottom of a shallow 1-quart quiche dish or a 9-inch pie plate, overlapping if necessary.
Toss together the olives, oregano, garlic, and red pepper.
Sprinkle over the cheese.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese just begins to melt.
Serve immediately on bread, apples, or crackers; rewarm cheese as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.9, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 110, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.6, Protein 0.2

GREEK CHEESE SPREAD

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Make and share this Greek Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chelle_N

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 lb butter
8 ounces cream cheese (not low-fat)
4 ounces feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 clove garlic, smashed
3 diced tomatoes
1 cup sliced black olives or 1 cup chopped black olives
2 bunches green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pepperoncini peppers or 3 cherry peppers, etc,whatever kind you like

Steps:

Cut butter and cheeses into chunks and put into food processor.
Add oregano and garlic and process just until blended.
Arrange the cheese in a mound on a plate.
Sprinkle over and surround with tomatoes, olives, onions and lay any peppers around for added color.
I use pita triangles, but any cracker will work fine.
The cheese will last a few weeks in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1912.6, Fat 198.2, SaturatedFat 122.4, Cholesterol 544.3, Sodium 2892.3, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 7, Protein 22.6

GREEK FETA AND OLIVE SPREAD

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Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives come together as one in this full-flavored Greek dip. Serve it on toasted triangles of pita bread.

Provided by KILLERGREEN

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Olives

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (6 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, softened
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped black olives, drained

Steps:

In a food processor, place the feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and oregano. Using the pulse setting, blend the mixture until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Blend in the olives by hand or with a spoon. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 260.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g