Best Tyrokafteri Spicy Feta Spread Recipes

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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 (SPICY FETA SPREAD)



Tyrokafteri (Spicy Feta Spread) image

Tyri = cheese, Kafteri = hot, as in spicy. So there you have it, a spicy feta cheese dip or spread. Goes great on an appetizer tray and makes anything dipped in it taste fantastic. A word of caution though - don't use the dried-up feta from the grocery store. Please use a good quality feta from an ethnic deli, or at least a mass produced feta that comes packaged in brine (TJ's or WF are good options). I found this recipe on Elly Says Opa - and believe me, you'll be saying "opa", too!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 -2 banana pepper, depending on how spicy you want it (see note)
1/3 lb good quality feta cheese
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the banana peppers directly over a gas flame (or under a broiler), turning often, until blackened spots appear on all sides. Place in a bowl and cover with a clean towel until cook enough to handle. Peel, seed, and remove the stems from the peppers; then, chop them.
  • Add the peppers, feta, Greek yogurt, and cider vinegar to the bowl of a food processor and processes until fairly smooth.
  • Slowly stream in the oil, while continuing to pulse. You may need more or less, depending on your desired consistency.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • NOTE: You can use different types of peppers, just adjust for the degree of spiciness you want.

SPICY FETA DIP



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Tyrokafteri is a spicy Greek dip made with roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, feta, and ricotta cheese.

Provided by Jimmy the Greek

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

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped roasted red peppers
4 pepperoncini peppers, drained and stemmed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pulse feta cheese in a food processor just enough to get uniformly small crumbles; transfer to a bowl.
  • Puree red peppers, pepperoncini peppers, and cayenne pepper in the food processor until smooth. Mix pepper puree, ricotta cheese, and lemon juice into feta cheese until dip is an even texture and color. Transfer to a sealed container; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 695.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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