Whipped Feta with Hot Honey
Whipped Feta with Hot Honey is a creamy, tangy spread made by blending feta and cream cheese into a smooth texture, enhanced with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Served with toasted baguette slices and drizzled with spicy-sweet hot honey, this appetizer is an easy, flavorful crowd-pleaser perfect for entertaining or quick snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6 as an appetizer
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Blending, Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Contemporary
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
8 oz feta cheese
2 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Hot honey, for drizzling
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
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In a food processor or blender, combine feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Transfer whipped feta to a serving bowl.
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Drizzle hot honey generously over the whipped feta just before serving.
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Serve with toasted baguette slices for dipping or spreading.
Notes
Add fresh herbs like dill or oregano for extra freshness.
Use chili-infused honey or add hot sauce for more heat.
Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks as alternatives.
Sprinkle toasted nuts or seeds on top for crunch.
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