Whipped Feta Recipe with Roasted Olives

Whipped Feta Recipe with Roasted Olives

This whipped feta recipe is a hearty, creamy appetizer that pairs perfectly with pita bread, naan, and more!

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pitted green olives
  • 6 ounces pitted kalamata olives
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 sliced shallots
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons water or milk
  • 8 ounces block cream cheese
  • 1/2 lemon

    juiced

  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-5 cloves garlic
  • extra virgin olive oil for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a baking dish add both olives, olive oil, shallots, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Set aside to slightly cool.

  2. 2

    In the food processor add all the ingredients for the whipped feta dip. Pulse until smooth. Spread the dip on a plate.

  3. 3

    Top with roasted olives. Garnish with an extra drizzle of and extra virgin olive oil!

Whipped Feta Recipe with Roasted Olives

Whipped Feta Recipe with Roasted Olives

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About this Recipe

Looking for an appetizer that’s both elegant and incredibly satisfying? This whipped feta recipe with roasted olives transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dish perfect for any gathering. It’s a hearty, creamy delight that beautifully marries Mediterranean flavors.

What makes this dish truly special is the intentional contrast between the creamy, tangy whipped feta and the savory, briny roasted olives, shallots, and garlic. Roasting deeply enhances the natural sweetness of the shallots and mellows the garlic, while infusing the olives with fragrant dried thyme and oregano. This careful balance prevents any single flavor from overwhelming the palate.

Get ready for a delightful blend of textures and tastes. The feta, sour cream, and cream cheese create a luxuriously smooth, rich base with a pleasant tang from fresh lemon juice and a hint of sweetness from honey. This creamy canvas is then adorned with a medley of warm, tender green and kalamata olives, softened shallots, and aromatic garlic, all brought together by earthy dried herbs and a touch of extra virgin olive oil. It’s an appetizer that feels indulgent yet surprisingly approachable to create.

Feel free to customize this dish to your liking. While green and kalamata olives are featured, you could experiment with other pitted olive varieties for a different briny character. You can also adjust the amount of fresh garlic to your taste, adding more for a bolder flavor or less for a subtle hint. If you prefer, a pinch of red pepper flakes would introduce a gentle warmth.

Serve this hearty, creamy appetizer warm with your favorite dippers like warm pita bread, crisp flatbread, or soft naan for a truly enjoyable experience at your next get-together or as a sophisticated starter.

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