In the realm of culinary delights, feta spread stands as a true champion, captivating taste buds with its creamy texture and distinct tangy-savory profile. Whether slathered on toast, paired with crackers, or used as a flavorful dip for vegetables, this delectable treat has earned a well-deserved place in the hearts and kitchens of food enthusiasts worldwide. This article embarks on a journey to uncover the best recipe for feta spread, delving into the secrets of achieving the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and ingredients. Through a careful exploration of culinary techniques and ingredient combinations, we aim to guide you towards creating an unforgettable feta spread that will elevate any snacking occasion or appetizer spread.
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LAMB BURGERS WITH FETA TZATZIKI SPREAD
Steps:
- Coat a large saute pan with olive oil, toss in the diced onions and season with salt and crushed red pepper. Bring the pan to medium-high heat and cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 to 4 more minutes. Turn the heat off and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the lamb, the cooled onion mixture, the oregano, dill, mint, lemon zest and 1/2 to 3/4 cup water. Sprinkle with salt and combine well. Make a little "tester patty." Cook it and taste for seasoning.
- Preheat the grill.
- Form the lamb mixture into 4 equal patties and sprinkle with salt. Grill the burgers to your desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove the burgers from the grill and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cut the pitas in half. Schmear each half generously with the Feta Tzatziki Spread. Top one half with a burger, then tomatoes, sliced onions and spinach. Place the other pita half on top.
- Combine the yogurt, feta, vinegar, garlic, mint, dill and cucumbers. Season with salt. Let sit for at least 1 hour at room temperature before serving.
FAST FETA SPREAD
Unexpected guests will never know that you whipped this garlic herb spread up in less than 5 minutes! This is great on crackers, bread, veggies, or wraps.
Provided by Adub
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 3m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the feta cheese and cream cheese in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until well blended. Remove to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a sprig of basil, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 232.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
GREEK FETA AND OLIVE SPREAD
Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives come together as one in this full-flavored Greek dip. Serve it on toasted triangles of pita bread.
Provided by KILLERGREEN
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Olives
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, place the feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and oregano. Using the pulse setting, blend the mixture until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Blend in the olives by hand or with a spoon. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 260.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
GARLIC FETA SPREAD
With lots of garlic and feta, this creamy appetizer spread is packed with flavor. "It's a big hit at parties," Theresa Conroy assures from Santa Rosa, California.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in feta cheese. Serve with vegetables and/or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK FETA HOT SPREAD (TYROKAFTERI)
This is called tyrokafteri in Greek, a cheesy and spicy spread that is served as an appetizer, similarly to tzatziki. Very easy to make and you can't go wrong. Enjoy on toasted bread.
Provided by George
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place feta cheese in a large glass bowl. Place green peppers in a food processor and blend into a paste; transfer to the bowl of feta. Add Greek yogurt, olive oil, red pepper paste, vinegar, garlic, and cayenne pepper to the dip. Stir well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 282.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
FETA AND CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
Easy and savory spread that only gets better as it ages. I always include the garlic and shallots but mix it up with whatever fresh herbs I have on hand. Other herbs I've used that worked well include dill, rosemary, and oregano.
Provided by chez wendy
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend the cream cheese and feta cheese. Mix in herbs, salt and pepper. Serve on french bread rounds or crackers. Also great as a sandwich spread, especially with veggies and sprouts.
VEGETARIAN SUN-DRIED TOMATO, FETA, AND WALNUT SPREAD
This spread, a riff on pesto, is so yummy and versatile. Spread it on toasted baguette slices for an impromptu nibble, toss with pasta, add Greek yogurt to make it into a dip, or spread in sandwiches with your favorite cold meats or roasted veg.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, walnuts, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour in milk with the processor running, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a spreadable consistency is reached. Serve immediately or chill until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 309 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
FETA SPREAD
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 10m
Yield One and a half cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add chili and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and remove from heat. Let cool for about 3 minutes.
- Place the feta and the red peppers in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the chili-oil mixture and process until well combined. Scrape the spread into a bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 157, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 345 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
WHIPPED FETA SPREAD
This is an amazing feta spread. Great to serve as an appetizer for a party. It makes a lot! Serve with thinly sliced baguette, toasted.
Provided by SusieQ
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, parsley, lemon juice, marjoram, thyme, garlic, and pepper in a food processor. Process until well mixed; spread will have a grainy look.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 48.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 295.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CREAMY BASIL-FETA SPREAD
This quick cheese spread can be made ahead and chilled or just whipped up and served immediately.#151;Jenny Rodriquez, Pasco, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the feta cheese, tomatoes and basil; beat until combined. Transfer to a serving dish; chill until serving. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ALMOND 'FETA CHEESE' SPREAD WITH HERB OIL (VEGAN)
From the Fab Five list in the April 2009 issue of Vegetarian Times. I never thought I'd have enough time to make vegan "cheese," but because this was one of the editors' picks I gave it a shot, and I'm so glad I did! Though it's called "feta cheese," in the title, it really is a creamy spread. I told my DH that it was an "almond spread" and he loved it! Asked what kind of cheese I used in it, and was surprised to learn there was none. The recipe is really easy, but takes lots of waiting time (not included in the times). I'm listing it exactly like in the magazine. But for the oil topping at the end, I think 1/4 cup oil is too much. Personally, I'm cutting it back to 2 tablespoons next time. Enjoy! Edited to add: The original recipe in the magazine says to bake it 200F for 40 minutes, but as several reviewers noted here (and I agree) it's better in a hotter oven. Try 400F and watch for it to brown. Baking is only needed to turn it from creamy to crumbly, so it's completely up to you.
Provided by Wish I Could Cook
Categories Spreads
Time 55m
Yield 10 oz, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place almonds in medium bowl and cover with 3 inches of water. Let soak 24 hours. Drain and rinse.
- Puree almonds, lemon juice, 3 T olive oil, garlic, salt and 1/2 cup water in blender or food processor for 6 minutes or until really creamy.
- Place a triple layer of cheesecloth in strainer and spoon almond mixture onto cheesecloth. Bring sides together twist into an orange-sized ball and secure with a twist tie. Chill for 12 hours.
- Line baking sheet with parchment and transfer almond ball from cheesecloth. Shape to look like a 6" round of brie (about 3/4" thick). (Note, I just put it into a pretty pottery bowl and baked it. Then I could pour the oil on top and serve it. No parchment needed.).
- Bake 40 minutes or until top is slightly firm. Cool. Then chill.
- Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with herbs and heat over medium low heat until heated through but not simmering. Cool to room temperature and drizzle over almond spread just before serving.
- Spread on crusty bread or crakers. You'll love it!
FETA SPREAD: HTIPITO
Steps:
- In a food processor, mix together the feta, olive oil, chiles, garlic, oregano, and black pepper. Blend on low speed for about 6 minutes or until the feta is whipped. Pour in lemon juice and pulse the mixture until completely combined, about 2 minutes. Pour into a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to use. Serve with toasted pita.
GREEK FETA SPREAD (KOPANISTI)
Make and share this Greek Feta Spread (Kopanisti) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gay Gilmore
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the cheese, olive oil, garlic, mint, red pepper flakes and peperoncini and process until smooth.
- Taste and add more red pepper flakes or peperoncini, if desired.
ROASTED FIGS AND FETA SPREAD TOASTS
A delicious sweet and savory summer appetizer of roasted figs with a creamy Feta spread.
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 3-4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Wash the figs and remove the tough stem. Cut them in half and place in a small baking dish.
- Toss the figs with the balsamic vinegar (or orange liqueur), the thyme and the lemon zest. Turn the figs so they are all cut-side-down on the baking dish. They should fit in a single layer.
- Roast the figs for about 20 minutes and remove them from the oven. They should still have some juices at this point. Let them cool.
- While the figs are roasting, prepare the Feta spread: place the Feta, Greek yogurt, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small food processor and process until fairly smooth.
- Add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream while continuing to pulse (you may need more or less olive oil, depending on the consistency you desire). Taste and adjust the seasoning. Refrigerate or use right away.
- Assemble the toasts by slathering a layer of the Feta spread over the toasted bread, top with two or three fig halves (depending on the size of the toast), drizzle with the pan juices and some extra honey (to taste), and sprinkle with fresh thyme, lemon zest, and some sesame seeds (optional).
GREEK-STYLE FETA AND OLIVE SPREAD (FOR BURGERS, STEAKS AND FISH)
This spread is so good on grilled steaks, pork and turkey burgers, I use it all the time topped on my salmon patties (recipe #155183) in between a bun. You can use it on just about anything! All the ingredients should be adjusted to taste. Plan ahead this needs to chill for a minimum of 5 hours, overnight is even better, this get stronger with chilling time, so be careful with the fresh garlic, it can be too overpowering in this spread if you make the mistake of adding in to much while making it... start with adding in a small amount and chill for about 3 hours if you feel that you want more garlic flavor then mix in more. You can add in salt, but the feta and olives are very salty.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Spreads
Time 5h
Yield 3/4 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using a food processor, coarsely chop the pitted olives, then add in the mayo, garlic, oregano and feta; process until desired consistency.
- Add in lemon juice and black pepper to taste, then process again for a couple of seconds.
- Cover and chill a minimum of about 5 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.8, Fat 68.1, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 85.2, Sodium 2064.2, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 12.3, Protein 9.7
FETA-PINE NUT SPREAD
Categories Condiment/Spread Tomato No-Cook Yogurt Feta Basil Pine Nut Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cream cheese, yogurt, pine nuts, basil and garlic in processor. Blend, using on/off turns, until combined. Add feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes and blend, using on/off turns, until combined but still chunky. Transfer spread to bowl. (Feta-pine nut spread can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
HOT FETA-AND-TOMATO SPREAD
Provided by Pat Zatina
Categories Condiment/Spread Tomato Broil Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Summer Oregano Gourmet Michigan
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Crumble enough feta to measure 1 cup and spread evenly in a shallow 2-cup flameproof baking dish (roughly 9- by 6- by 1-inch) or a small deep flameproof platter. Thinly slice tomatoes crosswise and arrange, overlapping if necessary, on feta. Drizzle oil over tomatoes and sprinkle with oregano and pepper. Broil mixture 2 to 3 inches from heat until cheese is bubbling, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Serve spread with pita toasts.
FETA DIP/SPREAD WITH FRESH DILL
A super easy recipe with 2 of my favourite things - pine nuts and feta! Use crackers, toasted pita wedges or flatbread to dip into this delicious mixture. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine feta and ricotta cheese; process until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until blended but still chunky.
GARLIC FETA CHEESE SPREAD
Make and share this Garlic Feta Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine together in food processor or by hand.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
FETA-AND-RED-PEPPER SPREAD
This cheesy appetizer relies on just a few ingredients and can be put together in a snap.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add peppers; cook, stirring, until tender, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a food processor with feta and cream cheese; pulse. Spread into a 6-inch ovenproof skillet. Bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Serve with crackers.
Tips:
- Use high-quality feta cheese. Look for a feta that is firm and crumbly, with a slightly salty and tangy flavor. Avoid feta that is too soft or dry.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use fresh.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations. You could add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even a little bit of honey to your feta spread.
- Serve your feta spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables. It's also a great addition to sandwiches and wraps.
Conclusion:
Feta spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love.
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