Creamy Feta Dip Some Like It Hot Others Not Food

CREAMY WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and feta cheese together in a bowl until combined. Add milk slowly, mixing until desired consistency is reached. Stir in basil and oregano.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Remove from the refrigerator a few minutes before serving to soften slightly.

CREAMY WHIPPED FETA DIP

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and use a small spoon to create a swirl on the surface of the dip. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
• MAKE AHEAD: This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stiffen up in the fridge to a spread-like consistency, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
• To make the toasted pita wedges: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the pita bread on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cut into wedges, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted.
• To make the toasted sesame seeds: In a small pan over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden, a few minutes. Watch carefully as they are quick to burn.

WARM FETA CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, feta cheese, peppers and basil until blended. Transfer to a greased 3-cup baking dish. Bake until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Serve with baguette slices or chips., Editor's Note: To prepare in a slow cooker, mix ingredients as directed. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours.

GREEK SPICY FETA DIP (TIROKAFTERI)

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Sprinkle in a few drops of the jalapeno pickling juice.
• Blend until dip is smooth. Taste and add more pepper or pickling juice as needed.
• Serve with crudites or pita bread. If you wish, top the dip with some crumbled feta, olive oil, or chopped pickled jalapenos.

CREAMY FETA DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until well-blended and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
• Make Ahead: This dressing will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. However, it will thicken up quite a bit in the fridge; before serving, whisk well then add a bit of milk, little by little, to thin to desired consistency.

FETA-AND-BUTTERMILK DIP

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days.

SPICY FETA DIP

Steps:

• Add the roasted red pepper, Calabrian chile paste, salt and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is chunky and evenly chopped. Using your hands, break the feta up into large chunks and add it to the food processor. Pulse the mixture until the feta is incorporated into the pepper mixture. (The mixture should remain slightly chunky.) Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to come together. Serve with crackers, veggies, on sandwiches or burgers. Spicy feta dip will keep, refrigerated in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

EASY YOGURT FETA DIP (FOR VEGGIES OR CHIPS!)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the garlic and lemon juice. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes (this will mellow out the garlic flavor).
• Add the yogurt, milk, feta, Aleppo style pepper, honey, scallions, dill and tarragon. Season well with salt and pepper. If you have some time, let the dip sit for 30 minutes to let the flavors mend (if not, it's still good if served immediately!). Before serving, transfer the dip to a serving bowl, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with chips or veggies.

SPICY GREEK FETA DIP (TIROKAFTERI)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Transfer to a serving bowl, and top with your desired garnishes. Or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

CREAMY FETA VEGETABLE DIP

Steps:

• Combine ingredients together using a food processor, until smooth.
• Serve chilled, with chopped vegetables of choice.