5.0 from 24 votes
Feta Dip
This whipped garlic Feta Dip is easy to make with cream cheese and Greek yogurt or sour cream! It has a hint of lemon juice, simple seasonings, and can be garnished with diced tomatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 454 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 6 oz. crumbled Feta cheese equal to 1 + 1/3 cup
- ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt see notes for substitutions
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 Pinch dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Garnishes
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- fresh basil
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend the softened cream cheese In a food processor until it’s smooth.
- Add the feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, oregano, and lemon juice. Blend until well-combined.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Cup of Yum
To Serve Warm:
- Transfer to a baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
For Serving:
- Serve with toasted Naan bread (see notes), crackers, pita chips, pretzels, French bread, or veggies!
Notes
- This recipe makes 2 cups, the nutritional information is per cup.
- Substitute for Plain Greek Yogurt:
- To serve with toasted Naan bread:
- Storage:
- Sour cream. This would be my first choice, I make this substitution often.
- Mayo can also be used.
- Cottage Cheese is another alternative, the consistency won't be quite the same but it'll have great flavor.
- Brush Naan bread lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place directly on oven racks. Bake in a preheated 375 ° oven for 8-10 minutes, or until crisp.
- Transfer to cooling racks to keep them crisp.
- Once cooled, slice into triangles for dipping.
- Store in a covered airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1147mg
(48%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1427IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
545mg
(55%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1147mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1427IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 545mg | 55% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.