Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey

Why You'll Love This Dip

Creamy and flavorful - Tangy feta, spicy honey, garlic, and herbs create the perfect combination of flavors in this dip. Plus the toasted pine nuts and fresh herbs on top really complete the dip!

Simple and easy - The ingredients for this dip are very straight forward and so are the instructions! All you need to do is throw everything into a food processor and blend until smooth. So simple and so delicious!

Not just a dip - You can serve this as a dip with crackers, bread, or pita but you can also serve it with roasted veggies, meats, or in sandwiches or wraps! So many options to get creative!

Ingredients

• Feta - Make sure to use a block of feta, not crumbled feta. Precrumbled feta has additives that prevent it from getting too sticky so it wouldn't blend properly. I always try to choose feta made with sheep's or goat's milk.
• Goat cheese - I use creamy goat cheese (chevre) to help the feta blend and to make the dip extra creamy. It also helps to cut through some of the saltiness of the feta. You can also use creamy cheese if you don't like goat cheese.
• Hot honey - Hot honey is honey infused with chili peppers. Sometimes it has other ingredients like vinegar and spices but I try to use ones that are as simple as possible. You can also make your own by mixing honey with chili powder.
• Dried herbs - I used oregano and thyme but you can use either of them or a spice mix like Italian herbs. I only use dried herbs because fresh ones might make the dip slightly green.
• Garlic - One clove of grated garlic adds flavor but doesn't overpower the dip. If you don't like raw garlic, you can use Roasted Garlic instead.
• Toppings - If you're serving the whipped feta as a dip, you can top it with fresh herbs, Za'atar, and toasted pine nuts.

Step-by-Step Instructions

First, I recommend rinsing your block of feta briefly. This helps to get rid of any salty brine that's left on the feta and makes it less salty.

Add the feta, soft goat cheese, grated garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and hot honey to a food processor. I recommend adding grated garlic because it allows it to distribute the flavor the best. If you don't have a microplane grater, you can mince the garlic or use a garlic press.

Pulse and process the ingredients until everything is well blended and creamy. You might have to scrape down the sides a few times.

Add more hot honey to taste if desired or black pepper. The feta is very salty on its own so I don't recommend adding any salt to the dip.

How to Serve the Dip

• Serve it as an appetizer with toasted pita, torn-up sourdough bread, crackers, or veggies. Make your own Homemade Gluten-Free Pita Chips!
• Add it to wraps or sandwiches - Try spreading it on toasted sourdough and topping that with mashed avocado and eggs for breakfast, it's so good!
• Serve it with roasted veggies or meats - Spread a generous amount of the whipped feta on a serving plate first and top with any roasted veggies, chicken, or meat. This way, you'll get a little whipped feta every time you grab a bite!

Storing

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. I don't recommend freezing the dip because the texture won't be as creamy.

FAQs

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