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Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Garlic and Fresh Herbs

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A quick and easy creamy whipped feta dip featuring roasted garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for entertaining or a simple snack.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 whole head roasted garlic
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Greek yogurt or cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off a whole garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle with a teaspoon of olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until cloves are golden and soft. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a food processor, add crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt (or cream cheese), and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pulse a few times to combine.
  3. Squeeze the softened roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into the processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed (about 1-2 minutes).
  4. Add fresh lemon juice and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Pulse a few more times to mix.
  5. Transfer the whipped dip to a bowl. Gently fold in chopped parsley, dill, and chives by hand to keep herbs fresh and vibrant.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper, a pinch of salt if needed, or red pepper flakes for heat.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

If the dip is too thick, stir in a teaspoon or two of cold water or more olive oil to loosen. Use firm, small-curd feta for best texture. Add fresh herbs last by folding to keep vibrant color and flavor. Taste before adding salt as feta is naturally salty. Can be served chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Flavors deepen after resting overnight.

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