Best Creamy Feta Spinach Dip Recipes

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CREAMY FETA-SPINACH DIP



Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip image

Garlic and feta make a powerfully tasty pair in this addictive dip. I first tried it at a party and had to drag myself away from the bowl! -Elissa Armbruster, Medford, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Fresh vegetables and/or sliced bread

Steps:

  • Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until yogurt has thickened to the consistency of whipped cream. , Transfer yogurt to a food processor (discard liquid from bowl). Add the feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and garlic; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the spinach, dill and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with vegetables and/or bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY FETA, BACON AND SPINACH DIP



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Bacon and feta take spinach dip to a whole new level. Fair warning: Once your friends and family taste this addictive dip, you'll be asked to make it for every get-together.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
6 oz crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake bread as directed on can. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, increase oven temperature to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 9 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet and 2 tablespoons drippings in small bowl.
  • Heat skillet with bacon drippings over medium heat. Cook garlic in skillet 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Gradually add spinach. Stir just until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; cool. Squeeze spinach to remove any excess liquid; transfer to cutting board. Chop spinach finely.
  • In medium bowl, mix spinach, bacon, cream cheese, feta cheese, mayonnaise, black pepper and pepper flakes. Spread evenly in pie plate.
  • Add bread crumbs to reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; stir to coat. Sprinkle over top of spinach mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around edges. Slice French bread; serve with hot dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY FETA-SPINACH DIP



CREAMY FETA-SPINACH DIP image

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt
3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup (2 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 cups finely chopped spinach
1 tablespoon minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh Dill (optional)

Steps:

  • Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes. Scrape into the bowl of a food processor using a rubber spatula. Add the cheeses, sour cream, and garlic, and process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once. Spoon yogurt mixture into a medium bowl, and stir in the spinach, minced dill, and pepper. Cover and chill. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired. Nutritional Information Calories:78 (62% from fat) Fat:5.4g (sat 3.4g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.2g) Protein:4.2g Carbohydrate:3.6g Fiber:0.4g Cholesterol:20mg Iron:0.4mg Sodium:178mg Calcium:130mg

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