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    Category Home » Recipes » Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic, Herbs, and Jalapeño

    Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic, Herbs, and Jalapeño

    Published: Jul 13, 2020 · Modified: Jun 8, 2021 by Leigh Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic, Herbs and Jalapeño

    Tangy, briny feta cheese whipped with an herby mixture of parsley, garlic, jalapeño, and lemon! Serve this creamy dip with grilled bread or crudités!

    a white bowl filled with creamy whipped feta dip with jalapeño, garlic and fresh herbs

    This creamy whipped feta dip is going to be your new go-to! It’s the perfect appetizer to serve alongside crostini or crudités for dipping. This savory spread is also great on sandwiches or a baguette with sliced tomato!

    Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

    Feta Cheese: I always suggest feta packed in brine. It’s creamier and more flavorful than dry-packed or pre-crumbled feta.
    Cream Cheese: Cream Cheese makes this dip creamy and spreadable. Leave it out at room temperature to help it blend easier.
    Parsley: Cilantro works too.
    Jalapeño: Remove the stems and seeds to cut back on the heat.
    Garlic, Lemon Juice & Olive Oil

    Recipe Steps:

    Step One: Place the parsley, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, and jalapeño in the base of a food processor. Pulse the ingredients together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper then pour the mixture into a bowl and set aside. Do not rinse or wash the food processor (yet)!

    Step Two: Add the cream cheese and feta cheese to the food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
    Step Three: Spread the whipped feta into a shallow bowl or onto a platter. Top with the parsley-garlic-jalapeño mixture. Serve with grilled bread and or crudités.

    Check out More Delicious Appetizers:

    • How to Build a Crudités Platter
    • How to Build a Charcuterie & Cheese Platter
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    • Garlicky Labneh + Tahini Dip
    • Smooth and Creamy Homemade Hummus

    I love to hear from readers and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. If you make this recipe be sure to leave a comment and/or give it a rating! Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest updates!

    a white bowl on a blue background filled with whipped feta dip

    Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic, Herbs, and Jalapeño

    Tangy, briny feta cheese whipped with an herby mixture of parsley, garlic, jalapeño, and lemon! Serve with grilled bread, crostini, or crudités!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 351kcal
    Author: Leigh Anderson

    Ingredients

    • 1 c parsley leaves and stems roughly chopped
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tbsp zest
    • ¼ c olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 jalapeño stems and seeds removed
    • 16 oz feta cheese
    • ½ c cream cheese room temperature
    • salt and freshly cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Place the parsley, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, and jalapeño in the base of a food processor. Pulse the ingredients together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper then pour the mixture into a bowl and set aside. Do not rinse or wash the food processor (yet)!
    • Add the cream cheese and feta cheese to the food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy. If it's too thick add a splash of water, about ¼c.
    • Spread the whipped feta into a shallow bowl or onto a platter. Top with the parsley-garlic-jalapeño mixture. Serve with grilled bread and or crudités.

    Notes

    Whipped Feta Dip will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to five days. Store in a container with a tight-fitting lid. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Will

      November 19, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Quick, delicious and perfect for get togethers with friends and family.

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