Easy Whipped Feta Dip
A creamy and delicious warm dip, perfect with some crusty bread. What could be better than a nice chunk of fresh feta? Whipped feta! Mmmm! I can’t even…. a perfect dip for any occasion, even just a weeknight. A little bit of rosemary on the side, a few kalamata olives, and some red pepper flakes, and you’re all set. Pair with some crusty Cuban bread and you have the perfect appetizer.
If you’re a cheese lover like I am, then you’ll know how delicious feta is on it’s own. When you turn it into whipped feta, oh my, it’s amazing! So soft and dippable. What can be better? Oh I know what would be better-warm whipped feta. Now that is the food dreams are made of! I served this with pita bread, warm Cuban bread and sliced apple. Such great pairings.
This dip comes together in no time. Just five minutes to blend everything together, and another five minutes to heat it up. If you’re looking for a great dip to bring to an event, look no further than this whipped feta. It’s especially great if you need a last minute dip to bring to a work party and you want something better than a cold veggie platter.
Why I Love This Recipe
Taste? It tastes creamy and delicious! The feta really shines in this recipe without being overpowered by the yogurt. The lemon juices gives it enough of a tang, with the salt and pepper balancing out the flavors. I love adding olives to this dish. The feta and olives are a perfect combination.
Smell? It’s melted cheese, it smells delicious!
Is this easy to make? It’s very easy to make. The hardest part is watching the cheese warm up to make sure it doesn’t burn.
Would I make this again? Definitely!! This may have to be added to my Thanksgiving menu every year.
Ingredients
- Feta Cheese The best kind of feta to use is the kind that comes in a block in brine. It makes for the creamiest whipped feta. Do not use the crumbled feta, it is too dry.
- Greek Yogurt I recommend using full fat Greek yogurt.
- Olive Oil A high quality olive oil will give the best flavor in this dip.
- Lemon juice Gives a bit of tanginess.
- Chili peppers Red pepper flakes will work, or dried chilis that have been sliced. If you don’t like heat, you can omit this.
- Salt and Pepper
- Optional toppings Rosemary garnish goes nicely with this dip. I also love adding some type of salty olive, such as Kalamatas. A drizzle of some hot honey would also go really wonderfully with this dish.
Recipes to Try With Whipped Feta
- Easy Cuban Inspired Greek Chicken Gyros
- The Best Carnitas Tacos
- Quick and Easy Spinach Strawberry Salad
- Easy garlic Baked Brie
How to Make Whipped Feta
Step One Cut the feta into large chunks and add to a food processor. Add the Greek yogurt and blend for 30 seconds.
Step Two Add the lemon juice and olive oil into the food processor as its running. If you’re not able to do this, you can stop the food processor, add the olive oil and lemon juice, and continue processing. You should see it start to get smoother after about 30-60 seconds of blending. You may have to scrape the cheese mixture off the sides of the blender. Mix in the salt and pepper with a spoon. You can eat the whipped feta at this point, but I highly recommend heating it up.
Step Three After you have blended the cheese, yogurt, olive oil and lemon juice, transfer to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat the whipped feta, stirring intermittently so the cheese mixture doesn’t burn. Let it get nice and bubbly, then remove from the stove and transfer to a serving dish.
Step Four Garnish with red pepper flakes, fresh rosemary and Kalamata olives. Serve with slices of crusty bread, such as my Cuban bread, or pita bread, and sliced apples. I could eat this dip on it’s own. It’s so good!
If you love this whipped feta dip, you’ll definitely have to try my Easy Roasted Garlic Artichoke Dip and Easy Baked Brie with Garlic. They’re amazing, and both perfect as an appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party!
Frequently Asked Questions
Store whipped feta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. I doubt you’ll be able to resist eating it for that long!
I do not recommend freezing whipped feta. Milk based products do not freeze well.
If you’re whipped feta is runny, you may have added too much lemon juice or olive oil. Try adding more feta cheese a little bit at a time to make it less runny. You may have to adjust your spices according to taste.
You may not have added enough liquid. Add a bit of olive oil and lemon juice a little bit at a time to thin out the whipped feta. Adjust spices to taste.
Whipped Feta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese block
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cut up feta into small chunks and put into a food processor. Add 1/2 cup Greek yogurt into the food processor. Blend the two together for 30 seconds.
- With the blender running, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and blend for about 30-60 seconds, or until smooth.
- Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of cracked pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Add the whipped feta to a medium saucepan over low heat. Heat the feta until it is bubbling, stirring intermittently, making sure it does not burn. You won't want to walk away while you are stirring this. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Pour the whipped feta into a glass dish. Garnish with rosemary, kalamata olives, and red pepper flakes.
- Enjoy with pita bread, fresh baked Cuban bread, or sliced apples.
Notes
- Store whipped feta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- I do not recommend freezing whipped feta.
- Be sure to use feta that comes in a large chunk in brine.
Nutrition
About Author
