Whipped Feta Dip
This sweet and spicy Whipped Feta Dip is the perfect appetizer. Made with feta cheese, cottage cheese, simple spices and a drizzle of hot honey, this creamy appetizer is perfectly paired with pita chips, veggies or as a spread on a sandwich.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. feta cheese, block or crumbled full fat
- 1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese (drain excess water, if needed) 88g
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. milk any milk works!
Toppings
- 4 Tbsp. hot honey
- 1 Tbsp. chopped chives
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add the feta, cottage cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt and black pepper to a food processor. Blend for 5 minutes until fully combined and smooth. Add the milk and blend again for another 3-5 minutes. This will help get that final smooth whip we want.
- Place the dip in the refridgerator to set for 2 hours prior to serving. The longer the better so it can thicken.
- Once thickened, pour the feta mixture into a serving dish.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the whipped feta and sprinkle the chives, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds and black pepper on top.
Notes
- I suggest using Good Culture cottage cheese because it has the best consistency and isn't too watery. If yours looks watery, drain the excess liquid before adding it to the blender to ensure a creamy and thick dip. Be sure to let the mixture set in the fridge prior to enjoying.
- 1 serving is 2 Tbsp. or 43g.
- The hot honey is included in the nutritional information. Without the honey and just the dip: 111 calories, 7g protein, 3 grams carbs and 8 grams fat.
- Serve alongside crusty bread, crackers and vegetables.
- Swap up the toppings for your favorite combos, the possibilities are endless!!
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 43g | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 6mg | Sugar: 8g
