This Spicy Greek Feta Cheese Dip, also known as Tirokafteri, is a quick and creamy appetizer made with a handful of delicious ingredients.
This post is all about how to make a Spicy Feta Dip.
Spicy, creamy, and bursting with organic flavors is the best way I would describe this Feta Cheese Dip. And once you add the components to a food processor, you can serve this side in 10 minutes or less!
Some refer to this recipe’s name as Tirokafteri, which is a Greek appetizer made with feta cheese, hot peppers, and olive oil. For those unsure of how to pronounce the word correctly, you can call it Spicy Feta Dip because the meaning holds the same.
Be sure to serve this outstanding spread on a sandwich, with any crackers, vegetables, bread, or even better, with warm pita chips. Your guests will swoon over the flavors and may even be shocked to find out it’s homemade and not another Trader Joe’s trademark dipper.
Check out all of the recipe’s EASY tips and tricks below! And if you want to learn how to make pita chips from scratch, I’ll touch on that too (p.s. it’s so simple!). Also, keep this side dip in mind when throwing your next charcuterie board together.
Spicy Feta Dip
Why Is This Greek Dip, AKA Tirokafteri, So Delicious?
Because feta is soft, tangy, and slightly salty, it’s the perfect cheese ingredient for dips, especially in this recipe! Once the Greek cheese is blended with the peppers, olive oil, and other spicy elements, the contrasting flavors deliver an unforgettable cheese spread that most CANNOT resist.
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:
- Feta Cheese Block, 8 ounces, drained. Break up the block of cheese before adding it to the food processor.
- One Garlic Clove
- Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon
- Red Pepper Flakes, 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice, 1/2 tablespoon
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tablespoon
- One Green Onion, chopped.
- 4-ounce can of Pimento Peppers, drained OR 2 larger Roasted Red Peppers. (I used pimento peppers which are not super spicy but added a lot of flavors. For extra spice, use roasted red peppers.)
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste.
- Garnish the top with red pepper flakes and more chopped green onions.
Optional Serving Ingredients:
Equipment Needed For This Spicy Feta Dip:
- Knife for chopping the green onion.
How To Make Spicy Feta Dip, Step-By-Step
Step 1: Drain the feta cheese block if necessary and dry with a paper towel. Crumble the 8-ounce block and add it to the food processor.
Step 2: Add garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped green onion, and peppers to the food processor.
Step 3: Blend the ingredients until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you want the dip creamier, add one to two extra teaspoons of olive oil. Pulse again after adding the salt, pepper, and optional extra olive oil.
Step 4: Transfer the cheese dip to a serving bowl. Garnish the top with red pepper flakes and more chopped green onion.
**Pro Tips: Prepare this dip 30 minutes before serving and chill it in the refrigerator. Allowing the spread’s ingredients to marinate into tasty perfection will give a more intense flavor.
Optional Steps: How To Make Homemade Pita Chips
Step 1: Purchase pita bread and slice it into wedges.
Step 2: Brush a generous amount of olive oil onto each wedge and sprinkle each one with sea salt.
Step 3: Toast them in the oven at 425 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve warm.
FAQs For This Tirokafteri Recipe
How Should I Store Spicy Feta Dip?
Keep this dip refrigerated in an airtight container. Remember, the dip’s main ingredient is cheese (a dairy product), so it must be kept in the fridge.
What Can I Serve With This Greek Feta Cheese Dip Recipe?
You can serve this feta dip with bread slices, a platter of veggies, crackers, warm pita chips, or even include it on a charcuterie board. It’s also great as a sandwich spread.
How Many Calories Are In Spicy Feta Dip?
Two tablespoons of dip are about 100 calories.
What Is Feta Dip Made Of?
This dip is primarily made with feta cheese, olive oil, fresh herbs, and spices. Some recipes call for yogurt and cottage cheese.
Can I Make This Spicy Feta Dip With Jalapenos?
Yes! Substitute the peppers with sliced jalapenos instead. Depending on your preferred spice level, you’ll need approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cups.
Is There Any Nutrition Value In Spicy Feta Dip?
While this dip has some nutritional value, it is not a great source to meet the body’s daily vitamin needs. However, it is a great low-carb snack.
Spicy Feta Dip
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Measuring spoons
- Knife for chopping the green onion.
- Serving Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients You'll Need For Spicy Feta Dip
- 8 ounces Feta Cheese Block drained.
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Green Onion, chopped.
- 4 ounce Can of Pimento Peppers, drained. OR 2 larger Roasted Red Peppers. (I used pimento peppers which are not super spicy but added a lot of flavors. For extra spice, use roasted red peppers.)
- Salt and Ground Black Pepper to taste.
- Garnish the top with red pepper flakes and more chopped green onions.
Instructions
How To Make Spicy Feta Dip, Step-By-Step
- Drain the feta cheese block if necessary and dry with a paper towel. Crumble the 8-ounce block and add it to the food processor.
- Next, add the garlic, chili powder, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, chopped green onion, and peppers to the food processor.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you want the dip creamier, add one to two extra teaspoons of olive oil. Pulse again after adding salt, pepper, and optional extra olive oil.
- Transfer the cheese dip to a serving bowl. Garnish the top with red pepper flakes and more chopped green onion.
- **Pro Tips: Prepare this dip 30 minutes before serving and chill it in the refrigerator. Allowing the spread’s ingredients to marinate into tasty perfection will give a more intense flavor.
Optional Steps: How To Make Homemade Pita Chips
- Purchase pita bread and slice it into wedges.
- Brush a generous amount of olive oil onto each wedge and sprinkle each one with sea salt.
- Toast them in the oven at 425 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Final Thoughts On Spicy Feta Dip
Because this Spicy Feta Dip is insanely delicious and so easy to make, there’s no reason you shouldn’t try this recipe! I promise its creamy taste and spices will leave you and your guests wanting more and more. Enjoy and be sure to follow career girl meets… on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more home decor ideas, recipes, and gift guides.
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