How to Make a Spicy Feta Spread

One of my favorite fast-casual dining spots offers “crazy feta” as a topping. I played around with the ingredients, and this is my rendition of the spicy feta spread. It is delicious.

I promise if you like spicy dishes and feta cheese, you will love this spicy spread. Use it as a base for a vegetable topped galette, to dip with pita chips, or atop celery. When we need a break from avocado toast, this is a go-to topped with tomatoes and sprinkled with oregano. Another bonus is it’s gluten-free.

Add this spicy feta spread to a four ingredient dough for a delicious meal.

Spicy Feta Spread

mskay616 One of my favorite fast-casual dining spots offers “crazy feta” as a topping. I played around with the ingredients, and this is my rendition of the spicy feta spread. It… Food Crazy Feta, Spicy Feta Spread European Print This

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

7 1/2 to 8 ounces authentic Greek feta in brine (we use Dodoni)
3 whole jalapeños
6 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil + 4 teaspoons
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss jalapeños with 2 teaspoons olive oil and roast for 15 minutes; cool for at least 5 minutes.
3. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to a saute pan on low-medium heat.
4. Add garlic and thyme.  Saute for 10-15 minutes, until garlic is soft.  
5. Chop roasted and cooled jalapeños into large chunks, discard the stems.  
6. In a food processor add feta, jalapenos, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic and thyme, red pepper flakes, and olive oil.
7. Blend on low or pulse until well combined.  

Notes

For less heat, remove some of the jalapeño seeds. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

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