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Creamy spinach and pepperoncini baked feta dip served in a bowl with bread

Spinach and Pepperoncini Baked Feta Dip

A creamy and cheesy dip made with spinach, feta cheese, and pepperoncini, perfect for parties or a cozy night in.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 block 8-oz. block feta cheese
  • 1 bag 12-16 oz. bag frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use avocado oil mayo)
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • A generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups grated fresh mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup for mixture, 1/2 cup for topping
  • Non-stick cooking spray (or oil for greasing pan)
  • For serving: homemade or store-bought pita chips, crostini, seeded crackers, raw veggies

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a small cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray or oil.
  • Place the block of feta cheese in a large bowl. Use a fork to crush and crumble it into small pieces.
  • Take the thawed spinach and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Wring out as much water as you can. Add the dried spinach to the bowl with feta cheese.
  • Add in the yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, red pepper flakes, chopped pepperoncini peppers, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Mix everything well to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.

Baking

  • Bake for 26 to 30 minutes, until it is bubbly and has golden edges. If you want extra browning, turn your oven to broil for the final 2 minutes.

Serving

  • Serve warm with pita chips, seeded crackers, crostini, or raw veggie sticks.

Notes

Make sure to squeeze out the spinach well to prevent the dip from being watery. Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your heat preference. Experiment with different cheeses for a personalized twist on the recipe. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Baked Feta Dip, Cheesy Dip, Easy Appetizer, Party Dip, Spinach Dip
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