Whipped Feta Dip is everything feta should be...salty, tangy and topped with a creamy drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve up this cool appetizer with fresh veggies or pita chips for dipping!
8servings
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 5 minutesminutes
Ingredients
8ouncescream cheesesoftened
8ouncesFeta cheesecrumbled
¼cuphalf & halfdivided
2Tablespoonsfresh dill
1teaspoongarlic powder
1Tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
Pinchof coarse salt
Snipped fresh chives and dill sprigsfor garnishing (optional)
Whipped Feta Dippers
English cucumbersliced on the diagonal
Baby carrots
red peppercut into strips
Instructions
Set cream cheese out to come soften at room temperature. I like to take it out of the package and place it in a bowl so it softens faster.
In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, crumbled feta, 3 Tablespoons of the half and half, dill, and garlic powder. Seriously, be sure to use a large bowl. I wore the feta the first time I made this because it moves around until it starts to come together.
Use a hand mixer to beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add additional half and half as needed, one tablespoon at a time as needed to smoothen the mixture.
Spoon into a shallow bowl, then sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper and and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
For a super smooth texture, you can use a food processor instead of a hand mixer. I like the more rustic look the hand mixer creates, plus I don't have to haul an appliance out of the cabinet 😉2 teaspoons dried dill can be substituted for fresh.This dip is also amazing served with pita chips or warm pita bread or a sturdy cracker that's made for dipping!Serve with whatever raw veggies or chips you like.
Notes
For a super smooth texture, you can use a food processor instead of a hand mixer. I like the more rustic look the hand mixer creates, plus I don't have to haul an appliance out of the cabinet 😉2 teaspoons dried dill can be substituted for fresh.This dip is also amazing served with pita chips or warm pita bread or a sturdy cracker that's made for dipping!Serve with whatever raw veggies or chips you like.