Spicy Feta Cheese Dip

Name: Spicy Feta Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: Serves 16
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch white sugar; 1 pound feta cheese, cut into small cubes

4.60 (11)

⏱ 70 mins 🍽 Serves 16 🌶 american 🏷 Appetizer

This creamy and piquant dip blends feta cheese with yogurt, olive oil, and spices for a versatile appetiser. It requires just a few minutes of preparation before chilling, making it ideal for entertaining. Serve it with pita wedges, as a dip for crudités, or as an accompaniment to dishes like souvlaki. The flavours develop beautifully after resting in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

0.5 cup olive oil
0.5 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon paprika
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch white sugar
1 pound feta cheese, cut into small cubes

Method

Place the olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar into a food processor. Pulse the ingredients until you achieve a smooth consistency. Incorporate the feta cheese a few cubes at a time, processing after each addition until the dip is thick and creamy.
Spoon the prepared mixture into a serving bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill for a minimum of 1 hour.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories142 kcal

Fat13 g

Sugars2 g

Protein5 g

Sodium320 mg

Recipe details

CategoryAppetizer

Cuisineamerican

AuthorEvie