Red Pepper Feta Dip

Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip is easy to make and really delicious. The 3 simple ingredients come together in no time for a great versatile dip or spread.

This whipped feta cheese dip with roasted red peppers is the perfect balance of tangy and savory. This simple appetizer dip is easy to make for any gathering or party.

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Tailgating Snacks Month and Freaky Friday

This recipe is a perfect appetizer addition to all your parties. And it’s nice to have a healthy option out.

I originally published this recipe in 2017, when it originally came from a Freaky Friday Blog Hop and the lovely “Who Needs a Cape?” blog. In case you haven’t seen me post about Freaky Friday before, Michaela at An Affair from the Heart came up with the idea for this old-fashioned blog hop.

I’ve participated a few times, and some great recipes have come from this event. I’ve shared Homemade Onion Soup Mix, Mexican Cheese Ball with Spicy Tortilla Chips, Peppermint Patties, and Homemade Baked Potato Chips.

Some of the other recipes shared by other bloggers in this winter edition of this blog hop are Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Shells , Dill & Garlic Marinated Cucumber Salad , Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs , and Bacon cheeseburger Potato Soup.

But it was time for an update, so I’ve updated the information as well as the pictures all for a better user experience. I hope you try this dip, it’s so good!

Greek appetizer

This gluten free dip is ready in about 5 minutes, so it’s the perfect last-minute party recipe. You can also make it in advance, just whip it up when you have time, and it’ll keep well in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

This recipe is simplified version of the classic Greek spread Htipiti or Hpati, (which usually has roasted red pepper, feta, olive oil, and lemon though recipe variations are all over with many slightly different takes). The dip can also be called Kopanisti or Tirokafteri (Spicy Greek Feta Dip), depending on the ingredients.

I’m pretty sure that feta can thank Tiktok for its recent rise in popularity. I’ve seen all kinds of viral feta recipes there including this Baked Feta.

If you love the tangy cheese, you’ll want to check out my Creamy Feta Cheese Spread, Avocado Feta Dip, and Jennifer Aniston Salad.

How to make

This minimalist recipe has just three ingredients, and is an amazing combination of the smoky roasted red peppers with tangy, salty feta cheese and a bit of creaminess from the cream cheese.

The full printable recipe ingredients and instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. You can find important tips and tricks in the post.

You can go with the convenience of jarred red peppers or roast your own. Here’s my guide on How to roast peppers.

If you use a jarred red pepper, you’ll want to drain it well. Pour the jar out into a strainer. You can rinse the pepper off with tap water if you like.

Place the drained red pepper, crumbled feta, and room temperature cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until desired consistency.

You can leave it rustic and chunky, go soft small chunks, or completely puree it. Your choice. You’ll see in the pictures in this post that I’ve shown rustic chunky, medium smooth, and completely smooth.

That’s it! This dip is as simple as adding all of the ingredients into a food processor and blending for a few seconds until smooth and creamy.

I think the food processor will do a better job than a blender; there’s not enough liquid for this to work well in the blender.

Traditionally, this dip is made in a mortar and pestle. That might be fun if you want to try it.

Garnish with fresh oregano, basil, or parsley if desired.

Recipe makes about 2 cups. A serving size of dip is traditionally about 2 tablespoons. So, you should get about 16 servings. But seriously, who eats just 2 tablespoons of dip?!? Lol

Refrigerate any unused portion in an airtight container for up to a week.

Can this be made in advance?

Yes, this is a great make ahead appetizer.

Make this dip and store in the fridge until ready to serve, up to 7 days before the party. Making it in advance will enhance the flavors. Just give it a stir before serving it if it has separated at all.

This is a perfect dip for holiday gatherings, game day, tapas night, and any party.

Serving suggestions

• Pair this Cream Cheese dip recipe with warm pita, crackers, marinated olives, or tapenade
• It’s also great as a sandwich spread
• Use it on baguettes, pita chips, or flat bread pizza
• It makes a great pasta sauce

More Easy Appetizers

Looking to make a full party spread? Try these great appetizers for your party food:

• More dips: Pineapple Serrano Hummus, Caprese Dip, and Red pepper garlic dip
• This dip makes a great addition to tapas night
• Everything Bagel Spice Blend Boursin Bites
• Asian Meatballs
• Southwest Potato Croquettes with Green Chile Ranch Dip
• Reese’s Pretzel Basketball Cookies

Variations

There are many variations to this roasted red pepper spread, some are more traditional than others.

Make it spicy with some hot peppers either instead or in addition to the roasted red peppers. Add in some ground cayenne pepper and top it with some red pepper flakes.

Squeeze in up to half a lemon, or squeeze it over the top. You can also serve the dip with lemon wedges so your guests can add it if they like.

Garnish it with some extra virgin olive oil for a rich creamy taste.

Add in some roasted garlic, pepperoncini, red cherry peppers, sun dried tomatoes, green onions, kalamata olives, or even add in some yogurt.

Who Needs a Cape?

I just wanted to share a bit about Who Needs a Cape? The blog is written by Lori now. It has gone through many changes, including the fact that rocked my world when one of the ladies who wrote the blog, Heather, passed away. She will be missed terribly.

Who Needs a Cape? shares simple, easy to prepare recipes like their Freezer Meals. And I’ve made a few of their recipes, like their {copycat} Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeno Dip Recipe which is a great tailgating snack!

Be sure to check out the rest of the comfort food recipes from the Freaky Friday event: Slow Cooker Red Wine Braised Beef, Sesame Cilantro Lime Shrimp, White Bean and Sausage Soup, Authentic Posole – Mexican Stew, and Chicken Fajita Bowls

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