Spinach Pepperoncini Baked Feta (Print)
Creamy, tangy dip featuring roasted feta, spinach, and pepperoncini for gatherings or appetizers.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy & Cheese
01 - 7 oz feta cheese block
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Vegetables & Greens
04 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup pepperoncini, drained and sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon zest
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash together feta cheese, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt until mostly smooth. Some feta crumbles are fine.
03 - Stir in the chopped spinach, minced garlic, green onions, pepperoncini, olive oil, dried oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine.
04 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with golden spots on top.
06 - Remove from oven. Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh dill or parsley and lemon zest if desired. Serve warm with pita chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The feta gets incredibly creamy and melty while still keeping those delicious salty crumbles throughout
- It comes together in under ten minutes then disappears even faster at any gathering
02 -
- Don't skip letting the cream cheese soften completely or you'll end up with lumpy chunks instead of that silky smooth texture
- The dip thickens as it cools so serving it warm from the oven gives you the best creamy consistency
03 -
- Block feta packed in brine tastes infinitely better than the pre-crumbled stuff which can be dry and overly salty
- Let the dip rest for at least 5 minutes after baking so it sets slightly and makes scooping easier