Best Spicy Feta Cheese Spread Recipes

SPICY FETA-PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE CRACKER SPREAD

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Make any occasion extra special with Spicy Feta-PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Cracker Spread. This cream cheese cracker spread is perfect for entertaining.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories New Recipes & Featured Content

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings, about 3 topped crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
6 oz. ATHENOS Crumbled Reduced Fat Feta Cheese
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
30 water crackers
1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, for garnish
1/8 tsp. sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

Place cream cheese, feta, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper in a medium mixing bowl; stir to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 min. to let flavors meld.
To serve, spread 1 Tbsp. cream cheese mixture onto each cracker. Top each with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.805 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

SPICY FETA CHEESE SPREAD

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Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 ounces red and green jalapeño peppers, roasted, skin peeled, and diced (5 peppers)
2 cups greek feta cheese, finely crumbled
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)

Steps:

1. To roast the peppers, place them on a baking sheet in an oven set at 500° F. Bake until the peppers are soft enough to peel the skins, about 20 minutes.2. Blend the feta and cream cheese in a mixer or food processor until smooth. Mix in the roasted peppers, olive oil, and, if using, garlic cloves. Add the lemon juice 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste the mixture and add the lemon juice accordingly to balance the flavor. You might not need all the lemon juice depending on the type of feta used.3. Refrigerate and use as a dip for vegetables.

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