GREEK FETA HOT SPREAD (TYROKAFTERI)

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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

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Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled well
3 hot green peppers, stemmed, or more to taste
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sweet red pepper paste
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 clove garlic, mashed
1 pinch cayenne pepper

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