Spinach Pepperoncini Baked Feta (Printer-friendly)
Creamy feta combined with spinach and pepperoncini baked until bubbly with golden spots.
# 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
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon zest
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the 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. Some feta crumbles are acceptable.
03 - Stir in the 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 evenly.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with golden spots on top.
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 Tips:
01 -
- The way feta transforms in the oven into something impossibly creamy and luxurious
- How the pepperoncini brings this perfect tangy heat that keeps everyone coming back
- That golden bubbly top makes it look like you spent hours when it took minutes
02 -
- Room temperature cream cheese makes or breaks this recipe, so plan ahead and take it out early
- The dip continues thickening as it cools, so serve it while it is still hot and bubbling
- Pepperoncini brine adds incredible flavor, so do not drain them too thoroughly
03 -
- Double the recipe because a single batch will never be enough once people taste it
- Use a shallow baking dish to maximize the golden bubbly surface area