Snacks & Sides

Hot Honey Feta Dip

Creamy whipped feta and Greek yogurt finished with a glossy pool of hot honey and chili flakes. A five-minute party dip for pita, crackers, and crunchy vegetables.

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Serves
6
Heat
Medium

Creamy · Salty-sweet · No-cook

Whipped feta dip in a speckled ceramic bowl with a hot honey and chili oil drizzle beside toasted pita wedges
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Ingredients

Servings: 6

Quantities for 6 servings

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Prep timer

10:00

Ready

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The method

  1. 01

    Add the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice to a food processor.

  2. 02

    Blend for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides, until completely smooth and fluffy.

    Step timer

    02:00

    Ready

  3. 03

    Spread into a shallow bowl and swirl a well in the center with the back of a spoon.

  4. 04

    Drizzle with hot honey, scatter over chili flakes and thyme, and serve right away. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and do not leave the dip out for more than 2 hours.

Times are estimates. Check doneness and any required internal temperature before serving.

A little sweet. A little heat. All yours.

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