THREE-CHEESE PEPPERONCINI SPREAD

Three-Cheese Pepperoncini Spread image

Our big family loves to celebrate with food. Here's my take on a cheesy Greek spread known as Kopanisti. We serve it with pita crisps or crackers. -Michael Hall, Goodland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pepperoncini
1 tablespoon juice from pepperoncini
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor; if desired, add pepper flakes. Pulse just until combined (do not process until smooth)., Remove to a bowl; refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.