Feta Cheese Spreaddip Recipes

HOMEMADE FETA CHEESE

If you love making homemade cheese, try your hand at feta. The results are well worth the effort. Use goat or cow milk, or even a mixture of both. To serve, remove from brine and allow the cheese to air-dry before serving.

Provided by ChefJackie

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 14h58m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Steps:

Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon calcium chloride in a small bowl; mix well.
Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon rennet in another small bowl; mix well.
Pour milk into a double boiler set over medium-low heat. Heat milk until it registers 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer. Sprinkle cheese culture on the surface. Allow to dissolve without stirring for a few minutes, then stir well. Cover and keep at 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) for 1 hour.
Pour calcium chloride mixture into the milk; stir for 1 minute. Add rennet mixture; stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand at room temperature until milk sets into curd, about 1 hour. Press edge of the curd gently with a palette knife or the back of a spoon to check for firmness.
Cut curd all the way to the bottom of the pot into 1-inch squares. Stir gently with a rubber spatula. Let rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir curds, maintaining temperature at 86 degrees F (30 degrees C), until they sink to the bottom of the pot, about 20 minutes. Scoop out liquid (whey) with a ladle and discard or reserve for another use.
Line 2 basket-style molds with damp cheesecloth. Ladle curds into the molds with a slotted spoon and cover with ends of cheesecloth. Place one mold on top of the other, pressing lightly. Let drain, switching the molds and stirring curds a few times, until cheese is firm, at least 4 hours.
Mix 8 cups water, sea salt, 1 teaspoon calcium chloride, and white vinegar together in a large container to make brine. Submerge cheese in brine and let soak, at least 8 hours and up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1753.2 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Ingredients

½ cup water, divided
1/2 teaspoon calcium chloride
1/2 teaspoon liquid rennet
1 gallon whole milk
1/4 teaspoon feta MT1 cheese culture
8 cups water
5 tablespoons coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon calcium chloride
¼ teaspoon white vinegar

FETA DIP

This is a simple, fresh, and tasty dip. We were initially concerned it would not have enough flavor but boy were we wrong. The feta, tomato, and green onions are a perfect combination placed on top of olive oil. Greek seasoning just enhances the flavor and gives a robust flavor. We loved to soak up the olive oil with the bread...

Provided by Heather Trice

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Feta Dip image

Steps:

1. Cover your platter generously with olive oil.
2. Combine diced tomatoes, green onions, and Feta. Add on top of oil.
3. Sprinkle with Cavender's. This blend has some salt in it so taste to make sure you have enough but not too much for your family's palate.
4. Serve with sliced baguette for dipping. We usually use the baguette to pinch up some of the dip rather than spooning it onto our bread.

Ingredients

1/3 c olive oil, more or less
3-4 Roma tomatoes; seeded and diced
1 bunch green onions; thinly sliced
8 oz Feta cheese; crumbled
Cavendar's Greek seasoning; to taste
1 baguette, sliced

DILL, FETA AND GARLIC CREAM CHEESE SPREAD

A favorite at every gathering, the wonderful flavors of this dip become more intense with time. Serve with firm, raw veggies (carrots, etc.) or crackers.

Provided by Bronte Getter

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

Time 4h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

Dill, Feta and Garlic Cream Cheese Spread image

Steps:

In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic, and dill with an electric mixer. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 161.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

GARLIC FETA CHEESE DIP

A friend made this at a get-together and it quickly disappeared and was on high demand, so she gave me this recipe. Great if you like garlic! (NOTE: This IS a garlic recipe and has a strong garlic taste!)

Provided by Wendy W88

Categories Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

In a mixing bowl, combine the above ingredients with mixer until blended well.
Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Serve with vegetables or crackers.

Ingredients

4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

FAST FETA SPREAD

Unexpected guests will never know that you whipped this garlic herb spread up in less than 5 minutes! This is great on crackers, bread, veggies, or wraps.

Provided by Adub

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

Time 3m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Steps:

Combine the feta cheese and cream cheese in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until well blended. Remove to a serving dish and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with a sprig of basil, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 232.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese
4 ounces fat free cream cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh basil for garnish

SPICY FETA CHEESE DIP

This is best feta dip ever. It is so tangy and salty and completely addictive. People often comment that they would like to lick the bowl. Great on pitas, used as a dip, or alongside souvlaki.

Provided by Evie

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

Spicy Feta Cheese Dip image

Steps:

Combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a food processor; pulse mixture until smooth. Add a couple feta cubes at a time, processing between batches until mixture until thick and smooth.
Transfer dip to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 319.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
½ cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon paprika
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch white sugar
1 pound feta cheese, cut into small cubes