Description
A delicious twist on a classic appetizer featuring creamy whipped feta and blistered tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl and set aside.
- On a baking sheet, toss the cherry tomatoes with the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Spread them out in a single layer.
- Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are blistered and slightly caramelized.
- Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Spoon the blistered tomatoes over the whipped feta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately with pita chips, crusty bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the whipped feta mixture.
- You can substitute the cherry tomatoes with halved grape tomatoes or even diced bell peppers for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg