Greek Appetizer Bread Food

GREEK APPETIZER BREAD

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring until smooth.
• Slice bread loaf in half lengthwise.
• Spread cream cheese mixture on cut sides of bread.
• Sprinkle feta cheese, olives and peppers over cheese.
• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

GREEK BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Place artichokes and olives in a food processor; cover and pulse until finely chopped. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface; spread half of the cream cheese over half of pastry. Top with half of the artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese. Fold plain half over filling; press gently to seal., Repeat with remaining pastry, cream cheese, artichoke mixture and Parmesan cheese. Whisk egg and water; brush over tops. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut each rectangle into sixteen 3/4-in.-wide strips. Twist strips several times; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm, with tzatziki sauce if desired.

GREEK ARTICHOKE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Grease a 10x7x2-inch baking dish.
• Drain marinade from one jar of artichoke hearts into a skillet.
• Pour artichoke hearts from drained jar and the entire second jar (marinade and artichoke hearts) into a food processor. Blend until artichoke hearts are coarsely chopped and set aside.
• Cook and stir onion and garlic in the skillet with marinade over medium-low heat until onions are light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
• Stir onion mixture, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, oregano, and hot pepper sauce together until well mixed.
• Stir sharp Cheddar cheese, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and chopped artichoke heart mixture into the onion mixture. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into 1-inch squares and serve warm or cold.

EASY GREEK PITA APPETIZERS TO MAKE THIS SPRING

Steps:

• Place the Feta, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper in a small food processor and process until fairly smooth.
• Add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream while continuing to pulse (you may need more or less olive oil, depending on the consistency you desire). Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour. Bring to room temperature, stir again and serve.
• Gather all the toppings to assemble the Greek pita appetizers.
• Lightly toast the pita bread, cut into wedges, and set aside.
• Spread some whipped Feta cheese spread on each pita.
• For the salmon-topped pita wedges. Using a vegetable peeler, cut a baby cucumber into ribbons and then slice a few baby radishes with a very sharp knife. Place on the pita wedges. Top with thin slices of smoked salmon, a few fresh dill sprigs, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• For the tomato and cucumber-topped pita wedges. In a small bowl, toss a few heirloom cherry tomato halves, baby cucumber slices, chopped Kalamata olives, sliced shallots, olive oil and oregano. Top the pita wedges with the mixture and sprinkle with some sea salt.
• For the radish and edamame-topped pita wedges. Slice a couple of baby radishes very thinly and place them on the pita wedges. Top with cooked edamame, minced red onion, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.