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Spinach and Pepperoncini Baked Feta Dip Recipe

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This Spinach and Pepperoncini Baked Feta Dip is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for entertaining or snacking. It combines crumbled feta cheese, thawed spinach, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, spicy red pepper flakes, and tangy pepperoncini peppers, all baked to bubbly perfection with mozzarella on top. Serve warm with pita chips, crostini, seeded crackers, or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing dip.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 (8-oz.) block feta cheese
  • 1 (12-16 oz.) bag frozen spinach, thawed
  • 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use avocado oil mayo)
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • A generous pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups grated fresh mozzarella cheese, divided
  • Non-stick cooking spray or oil for greasing pan

For Serving

  • Homemade or store-bought pita chips
  • Crostini
  • Seeded crackers
  • Raw veggies (like carrot sticks, cucumber slices, celery)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a small cast iron skillet using non-stick cooking spray or a little oil to ensure the dip doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Prepare Feta and Spinach: Place the block of feta cheese into a large mixing bowl and use a fork to crush and crumble it into small pieces for an even texture. Take the thawed spinach, wring out as much moisture as possible by squeezing it tightly inside a clean kitchen towel, and add it to the bowl with the feta cheese.
  3. Mix Ingredients: Into the same bowl, add the plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic cloves, a generous pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, chopped pepperoncini peppers, and 1 cup of the grated mozzarella cheese. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined, creating a creamy and flavorful mixture.
  4. Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the spinach and feta mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly over the top to create a golden, cheesy crust while baking.
  5. Bake until bubbly: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 26 to 30 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly and the edges start to turn golden. For an extra browned and crispy top, switch the oven to broil and broil for an additional 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Pair your baked feta dip with pita chips, crostini, seeded crackers, or fresh raw vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

  • Make sure to wring out the spinach thoroughly to avoid a watery dip.
  • You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • Using whole-milk Greek yogurt and avocado oil mayo adds creaminess and healthier fats.
  • For a lower calorie option, substitute part of the mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt.
  • The broiling step is optional but adds a nice golden crust to the top.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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