Description
A rich and creamy baked feta cheese dip with a Southern twist, featuring bold flavors from roasted peppers, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for parties or game day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz block feta cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Pita chips, crackers, or sliced baguette (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the base: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Add feta: Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl, leaving some small chunks for texture. Fold gently to combine.
- Mix in peppers and garlic: Add roasted red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, and minced garlic. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and parsley. Serve warm with pita chips, crackers, or bread.
Notes
- For extra smokiness, add 1/4 tsp smoked paprika.
- Make ahead: Prepare the dip (unbaked) up to 1 day in advance; cover and refrigerate. Bake before serving.
- For a spicier version, include jalapeños or extra hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days (reheat in microwave or oven).
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern (Alabama-style)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg