Whipped Feta with Roasted Garlic Recipe
This Whipped Feta with Roasted Garlic recipe is a creamy, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dip that’s perfect as an appetizer or snack. Roasting the garlic brings out its sweetness and mellows the flavor, which blends perfectly with tangy feta cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice for a smooth and luscious spread. Serve it with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for an easy and impressive dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (serves 4 as an appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1 head of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle it with olive oil, then wrap the garlic tightly in foil to prepare for roasting.
- Roast the Garlic: Place the foil-wrapped garlic in the oven and roast for 30-35 minutes until the garlic cloves are soft and caramelized, which enhances their sweetness and makes them easy to squeeze out.
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, roasted garlic (squeezed out of their skins), olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a little water or additional olive oil if you prefer a creamier texture.
- Serve: Transfer the whipped feta mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs if you like for added flavor and color. Serve immediately with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a little water or more olive oil while blending.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with different fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or thyme to vary the flavor.
Keywords: Whipped Feta, Roasted Garlic, Dip, Appetizer, Mediterranean
