Spinach Pepperoncini Baked Feta (Printable)
Creamy feta combined with fresh spinach and tangy pepperoncini baked for a flavorful dish.
# 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash feta cheese, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt together until mostly smooth. Small feta crumbles are acceptable for texture.
03 - Add chopped spinach, minced garlic, green onions, pepperoncini slices, olive oil, dried oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
05 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly with golden brown spots forming on the surface.
06 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with fresh dill or parsley and lemon zest if desired. Serve warm with pita chips, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes of prep but tastes like something from a fancy Greek restaurant
- The combination of tangy pepperoncini and creamy cheese hits every single craving at once
02 -
- Don't skip letting it cool for those few minutes after baking, the flavors need a moment to settle and the texture improves
- The dip thickens as it cools slightly, so serving it warm rather than piping hot gives the best consistency
03 -
- Really drain those pepperoncini well, excess liquid can make the dip slightly watery
- Room temperature cream cheese blends so much easier than cold, plan accordingly