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Greek Spicy Feta Dip Recipe

11/27/2016 Updated: 01/12/2022 By Karrie 13 Comments

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This Greek Spicy Feta Dip is perfect for easy holiday entertaining.  Made with salty, creamy feta cheese and spicy peppers, it's a tasty addition to any cheese board.

Greek spicy feta dip on a slate platter with sliced bread

This Spicy Feta Dip recipe is sponsored by Stella Cheeses, but the content and opinions here are my own.

A spicy version of tyrosalata: the Greek whipped feta dip

Tis' the season to party y'all!!  Stella Cheeses and I are collaborating together to show just how simple entertaining can be this holiday season with an easy whipped feta cheese dip.

Tirokafteri is a spicy version of the classic Greek feta cheese dip, tyrosalata.  Adding chopped spicy red peppers makes it so flavorful, without being overpowering. 

I serve this dip quite often as an appetizer when we entertain.  Feta cheese is a cheese I always have on hand and it takes less than 10 minutes to whip this up.

Plus, the leftovers make an awesome sandwich spread (helllloooo leftover-Thanksgiving-turkey-grilled-sandwich-with-a-thick-smear-of-spicy-feta-dip!). 

The dip also makes a delicious compliment to a cheese board.  Everyone knows, a cheese board is the epitome of effortless entertaining.

Whipped spicy feta cheese dip with toasted bread pieces

I adore a beautiful cheese board and have always thought of one as if it were Brad Pitt:  attractive, elegant, super easy, and most people are pretty darn happy to see it. 

Well, except maybe vegans.  Although I don't think vegans necessarily have a problem with Brad Pitt.

Whenever I make a cheese board, I love to add a couple of my own special personal touches...

...like adding a homemade cheese dip and using bread slices instead of store bought boxed crackers. 

Just pick up a good quality french bread baguette from a local bakery, cut it into ½ inch slices, and use the slices as-is or lightly toast them. 

It's a delightful change from the typical crackers.

Dips, cheese, nuts, olives, and dried fruit on a cheese appetizer board

How to Make An Easy Cheese Board

  • Start by adding a variety of your favorite Stella Cheeses on a pretty serving surface.  Stella has been producing quality cheeses since 1923, so no matter which type you choose, it's gonna be tasty!  I used fontinella, gorgonzola, and, feta. 
  • Fill in all the spaces around the cheeses with an assortment of dried fruit, fresh fruit, little bowls of olives and nuts, the fresh bread slices, and the spicy feta dip.

Now set this baby on the table, then stand back and watch people gush over you and this delicious dip on this amazingly cheeseboard!

Feta cheese dip topped with olive oil on a cheese board

If you've got some extra feta cheese laying around and need a few more appetizer recipes, try these:

  • easy mini spanakopita
  • leek focaccia with feta and toasted pine nuts
  • easy roasted beets with feta cheese and basil
Three different cheese blocks of fontinella, Gorgonzola, and feta cheese

So get cheesy with it and plan a holiday party featuring this Greek Spicy Feta Dip and please let me know in the comments how you made your cheese board!

Feta dip in a serving bowl with bread slices

Spicy Feta Dip

This Spicy Feta Dip is perfect for easy holiday entertaining. Made with salty, creamy feta cheese and spicy peppers, it's a tasty addition to any cheese board.  
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil, plus a little extra for drizzling on top
  • 2 teaspoons spicy peppers, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
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Instructions

  • In a small food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Add more olive oil, a little at a time, as needed to produce a smooth and creamy textured dip.
  • Serve immediately or place covered in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to develop. Can be topped with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh or dried oregano.

Recipe Notes & Tips:

  • Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Feta Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 633mg26%
Potassium 35mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 265IU5%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 280mg28%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Kostantina

    July 10, 2020 at 12:54 am

    Being 100% Greek, all I can say Karrie, is that you definitely nailed this recipe to perfection!!! I sometimes add in chopped kalamata olives after it's the consistency I'm looking for, with a spatula. BRAVO, any Greek would be proud to serve this. You know we love to entertain!!!! YASSIS

    Reply
    • Karrie

      July 14, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      WOW!!! What a great compliment Kostantina and thank you very much!! Love kalamata olives, so will add those to the dip next time I make it 🙂

      Reply
    • Dawn

      September 22, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      What kind of spicy peppers did you use? Red roasting peppers?

      Reply
  2. Jennean Elston

    November 29, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    5 stars
    This feta dip is the kind of thing I crave most often! Attractive, elegant, super easy and salty...everything I look for in my snacks. This is a perfect addition to any cheese board! Fantastic recipe 🙂

    Reply
  3. Janis Abbott

    April 04, 2019 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    I love cheese in any combination but never had a feta dip. This one is of the greatest I've made. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  4. Suze Moore

    December 28, 2018 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE this dip!! I always have feta on hand and making this was so easy. I could literally eat a vat of this deliciousness! Oh and LOVE all your little tips on cheeseboards, especially using fresh bread vs crackers!!

    Reply
  5. Kelley B

    January 04, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for our NYE party and everyone really enjoyed it! I need to double the recipe next time because it went quickly.

    Reply
  6. Rachael

    June 09, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    Can you make this warm???

    Reply
    • Karrie@tastyeverafter

      June 09, 2017 at 5:14 pm

      Hi Rachael, I haven't tried it warm but thinking it could be made that way. Feta doesn't really melt well, it just heats to a spreadable consistency. If you are looking for more of a gooey, creamy dip, you could mix the feta with regular cream cheese, add the peppers, and some dried oregano and/or basil. Leave out the olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Place in an ovenproof dish and bake at 350 until heated through.
      If you try this, please let me know how it works and I'll update the post!

      Reply
  7. Amanda

    November 28, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Oh my goodness! I love making cheese appetizers like this around Christmas. And generally there's no limit to the amount of feta I can consume. So I am so trying this!

    Reply
  8. Karen

    November 27, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    This looks amazing!! What kind of spicy peppers do you use?

    Reply
    • karrie @ Tasty Ever After

      November 28, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks Karen! I used hot cherry peppers but you can use any of favorite spicy peppers in this recipe.

      Reply
      • Karen

        November 28, 2016 at 9:53 pm

        thanks! looking forward to making it!

        Reply

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