Cava Crazy Feta Recipe

Cava Crazy Feta Recipe

from simplygoodcooking.com
50 min

Elevate your appetizer game with the zesty and creamy Cava Crazy Feta Recipe, inspired by the beloved Mediterranean restaurant chain. This tantalizing spread is easy to make and incredibly versatile.

Ingredients

  • 2 bricks of feta cheese, 8 Oz each
  • 3 whole jalapeno peppers
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • the juice of half a lemon
  • the zest of half a lemon
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Roast Garlic and Jalapeños: Cut off the top of the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil and wrap in tin foil. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Brush jalapeños with olive oil salt pepper and throw them in with the garlic, roast until Charred about 20 mins flipping halfway through.

  2. 2

    Cool & Prep Jalapeños: Let jalapeños cool and peel off skin, remove tops and seeds.

  3. 3

    Make Feta Mixture: In a bowl add feta cheese and use hands or spoon to crumble. Add the diced jalapeños, the squeezed roasted garlic cloves and add into feta mixture. Add squeeze lemon, add zest with olive oil and mix all . Mix until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.