Spinach Pepperoncini Baked Feta (Printable)
Creamy, tangy dip with roasted feta, spinach, and pepperoncini. Ideal for parties or as a flavorful appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy & Cheese
01 - 7 oz feta cheese block
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Vegetables & Greens
04 - 4 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/2 cup pepperoncini, drained and sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Seasonings
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon zest
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash together feta cheese, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt until mostly smooth, allowing some feta crumbles to remain.
03 - Stir in chopped spinach, minced garlic, green onions, pepperoncini, olive oil, dried oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly with golden spots forming on the surface.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and lemon zest if desired. Serve warm with pita chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The feta gets all melty and golden while the pepperoncini adds this perfect zesty kick that keeps everyone coming back for more
- It comes together in about ten minutes of prep time but tastes like something from a fancy Greek restaurant
02 -
- Resist the urge to skip the resting period after baking, the dip needs those few minutes to set up slightly or it will be too runny
- Use block feta instead of pre-crumbled because the texture difference is remarkable and block feta has better flavor
03 -
- Dont skip the lemon zest garnish because that bright citrus note cuts through the richness perfectly
- Let the cream cheese soften completely at room temperature to avoid any lumpy bits in your finished dip