Spicy Feta Cheese Spread Food

SPICY FETA DIP

Steps:

• Pulse feta cheese in a food processor just enough to get uniformly small crumbles; transfer to a bowl.
• Puree red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, and cayenne pepper in the food processor until smooth. Mix pepper puree, ricotta cheese, and lemon juice into feta cheese until dip is an even texture and color. Transfer to a sealed container; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.

SPICY FETA CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a food processor; pulse mixture until smooth. Add a couple feta cubes at a time, processing between batches until mixture until thick and smooth.
• Transfer dip to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

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.

GREEK FETA HOT SPREAD (TYROKAFTERI)

Steps:

• Place feta cheese in a large glass bowl. Place green peppers in a food processor and blend into a paste; transfer to the bowl of feta. Add Greek yogurt, olive oil, red pepper paste, vinegar, garlic, and cayenne pepper to the dip. Stir well.

TYROKAFTERI (SPICY FETA SPREAD)

Steps:

• Place the banana peppers directly over a gas flame (or under a broiler), turning often, until blackened spots appear on all sides. Place in a bowl and cover with a clean towel until cook enough to handle. Peel, seed, and remove the stems from the peppers; then, chop them.
• Add the peppers, feta, Greek yogurt, and cider vinegar to the bowl of a food processor and processes until fairly smooth.
• Slowly stream in the oil, while continuing to pulse. You may need more or less, depending on your desired consistency.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• NOTE: You can use different types of peppers, just adjust for the degree of spiciness you want.

SPICY FETA-PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE CRACKER SPREAD

Steps:

• Place cream cheese, feta, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper in a medium mixing bowl; stir to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 min. to let flavors meld.
• To serve, spread 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each cracker. Top each with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.

SPICY CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended.
• Spoon into an airtight container; cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
• Put into a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika.
• Serve with pita chips.