Best Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip Recipes

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TYROKAFTERI - GREEK ** HOT **PEPPER CHEESE DIP



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This is a traditional recipe for Tyrokafteri, which is a specialty of the region of Thrace in northeastern Greece. This particular recipe comers from Nancy Gaifyllia, who says "My family likes this one hot, so I use jalapeno peppers that make my eyes water just from touching them. This recipe works with red and green peppers. Mild or hot, this is a delicious dip." 4 ingredients & 3 steps - there's not much easier than that ;) Posted for ZWT 4.

Provided by Um Safia

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 1 bowl

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb feta cheese
1 chili pepper (mild to hot, depending on preference)
olive oil
parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Crumble the feta into small pieces using a fork.
  • Sauté the pepper in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the skin is lightly browned. Remove the stem and discard, and chop the pepper into very small pieces.
  • Using a mortar and pestle, add the pepper and the oil it was sautéed in to the cheese and mash until smooth, adding additional olive oil if needed to bring it to the consistency of a thick (but not stiff) dip. Serve garnished with a bit of parsley.
  • Alternatively: Put the cheese, pepper, and oil from sautéeing in the blender and mix, adding more olive oil if needed to bring to the correct consistency.
  • (Note: If you have a pepper that's too hot, slit it open down one side under running water and remove and discard the white internal membrane. Pat the pepper dry before sautéeing.).

TYROKAFTERI (GREEK CHEESE DIP)



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This creamy and spicy Greek cheese dip will leave you hungry for more! Pairs perfectly with souvlaki or pita sandwiches!

Provided by Misty Coppedges Kit

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 10 oz, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces feta cheese
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 roasted red pepper

Steps:

  • Remove seeds from pepper and cut pepper into slices. Place peppers in food processor.
  • Crumble Feta cheese into food processor. Pulse a few times to mix pepper and cheese.
  • Add yogurt and olive oil and pulse several times to combine.
  • *For a creamier dip, add more yogurt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.8, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 448, Carbohydrate 1.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 5.7

SPICY GREEK FETA DIP (TIROKAFTERI)



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This 5-minute spicy Greek feta dip (tirokafteri) is quick and easy to make and irresistibly delicious. Feel free to serve it with bread, veggies, or any other favorite dippers. You can refrigerate this in a sealed containter for up to 3 days.

Provided by chpmnk42

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 medium roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 small garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 tablespoon Kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Combine feta cheese, red peppers, oil, vinegar, garlic, and pepper flakes in a food processor; puree until smooth.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 475.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

GREEK FETA HOT SPREAD (TYROKAFTERI)



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This is called tyrokafteri in Greek, a cheesy and spicy spread that is served as an appetizer, similarly to tzatziki. Very easy to make and you can't go wrong. Enjoy on toasted bread.

Provided by George

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled well
3 hot green peppers, stemmed, or more to taste
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
⅓ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sweet red pepper paste
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 clove garlic, mashed
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place feta cheese in a large glass bowl. Place green peppers in a food processor and blend into a paste; transfer to the bowl of feta. Add Greek yogurt, olive oil, red pepper paste, vinegar, garlic, and cayenne pepper to the dip. Stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 282.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

TYROKAFTERI ( HOT CHEESE DIP OR SPREAD)



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Make and share this Tyrokafteri ( Hot Cheese dip or spread) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poppy

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 lb feta, crumbled
1 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
4 roasted red peppers, diced
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce or 2 teaspoons chili flakes

Steps:

  • Soften cream cheese in large bowl with mixer.
  • Add feta, lemon juice, and white pepper.
  • Slowly add olive oil until all the oil is absorbed.
  • Mix in tabasco sauce or chile flakes until the mixture is smooth and soft.
  • If the mixture is hard, add a little more oil to soften.
  • Add roasted peppers.
  • Serve with Pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.8, Fat 56.3, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 966.5, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 13.8

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