If I could slather my body in Whipped Feta, I would. It's one of my favorite condiments of all times. And it's absolutely perfect in tandem with my Chicken Shawarma Dinner Party Menu!
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Why I Love This Recipe
I love any type of condiment. I want to slather every potato in something creamy. I want to dip chips into delightful dips. I want to munch on cucumbers that are doused with something salty. So it should come as so surprise that I love Whipped Feta as it fits the bill for every single scenario I just listed above. To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Feta preferably in the brine and drained. This is the best quality feta you can buy. Buying the stuff that is pre-crumbled might save you all of 5 seconds, but the quality of flavor is lacking when it's already crumbled. And it's dry. So always opt for the one in the brine and do the crumble yourself if needed! I love snagging the Greek feta from Eataly (random, I know) but the one from Trader Joe's and Athenos are also top notch!
- Greek Yogurt
- Lemon
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Aleppo Pepper or red pepper flakes
- Fresh Mint
- Fresh Parsley
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Whipped Feta
Step 1: In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a blade, combine the feta, greek yogurt and lemon zest.
Step 2: Blend, and while the processor is running, drizzle olive oil through the top opening, until the feta is whipped to a smooth mixture.
Step 3: Transfer the whipped feta to a serving plate. Pour a bit of olive oil all over the feta, then top with the Aleppo pepper and fresh herbs. Serve as needed.
How to Store Whipped Feta
You can store this in the fridge beautifully (without the herbs) for up to a week.
Tips & Tricks
Whipped Feta is one of those secret items that can really amp up any dish. Add it to the bottom of some roasted vegetables and you'll look like a Michelin star chef! It keeps beautifully in the fridge so you can easily make this as part of your meal prep over the weekend and toss it into pasta, rice, veggies, a bowl etc.
FAQs
What is whipped feta?
Whipped feta is a creamy and spreadable cheese made by blending feta cheese with other ingredients, such as cream cheese, yogurt, or olive oil. It has a smooth and tangy flavor, similar to traditional feta cheese, but with a lighter and more spreadable texture. It can be used as a dip, spread, or topping for various dishes.
What is the best feta to buy?
Preferably the one that comes IN the brine and then you can drain it yourself. This is the best quality feta you can buy. Buying the stuff that is pre-crumbled might save you all of 5 seconds, but the quality of flavor is lacking when it's already crumbled. And it's dry. So always opt for the one in the brine and do the crumble yourself if needed!
What can you serve with whipped feta?
Whipped feta can be served with crackers, bread, vegetables, or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
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Whipped Feta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese drained
- ¾ cup greek yogurt
- 1 lemon zested
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a blade, combine the feta, Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Blend, and while the processor is running, drizzle olive oil through the top opening, until the feta is whipped to a smooth mixture.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a serving plate. Pour a bit of olive oil all over the feta, then top with the Aleppo pepper and fresh herbs. Serve as needed. Stores in the fridge beautifully (without the herbs) for up to a week)
