Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic Pita Chips
Recipes | June 23, 2014
This whipped feta dip is so creamy, tasty and has a delicious hint of spice! Top it off with garlic pita chips and you’ve got a perfect party snack!
With World Cup being the most prominent event right now, I’m sure you’re feeling pretty snack. I know I totally I am. While I’m usually up for any quick and yummy homemade snack, I’ve been craving feta cheese for a while, and had some ricotta in the fridge and we decided it was time to use it up. I had read about whipped feta and decided well, if feta is so delicious crumbled, it should be good whipped right?
Umm, AMAZING whipped.
I’m talking Jessica-ate-everything-except-one-chip-poor-Mr.-Bakes (formerly known as Mr. Jessiker Bakes – thanks to JayCue for the new name!). I know sad, but I have no self control around feta and whipped feta made go insane. It’s soft, SO soft, creamy beyond belief and SO flavourful. At first, we had whipped it for about 2 minutes then decided to add in the olive oil, then instead of a few more seconds of whipping we went for another 2 minutes. Mr. Bakes gave me the are-you-crazy look but I said trust me, with a broken leg for the past 7 weeks I’ve had a LOT of free time to think on this. Needless to say, it worked out perfectly. All the flavours were blended together and an 20 minutes later after this shoot, everything tasted even better. So, wait, trust me, and the results will amaze you.
If you’re a cheese lover, you will love this recipe. Even if you aren’t, you’ll love this recipe. I loved the kick of spice it gave off with the addition of the red pepper flakes…which is obvious since as per above I ATE EVERYTHING. I gave up lunch and had this instead. P.S. the olive oil drizzling? YES. The pita chips are delicious by themselves, really, as evidenced by my little brother AND my dad snacking on the ones I might have burnt a bit because I wasn’t paying attention because I was focusing on the dip oops. Even tasty that way. But with the dip? Fabulous. With the dip and a little olive oil drizzled on top soaked slightly into it? YES, NOW, ALWAYS.
Sorry that I’m shouting. I have been waiting to share this dip. My new thing is garlic bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar like they serve at restaurants. Except, with the addition of my Mac playing endless YouTube videos all day. That would help with awkward restaurant dinner conversations.
P.S., not that I’m affiliated with them (yet hopefully!) but you should totally buy Athenos Feta Cheese. I literally buy this brand every time and it’s pretty amazing. Just a heads up, because sometimes you ask me what specific brand I use and I want your recipes to turn out amazing too!
Anyway, I’m off to watch another match. Currently enjoying just how exciting this World Cup is! Happy Monday!
If you enjoyed these pita chips you’ll also enjoy this Strawberry Salsa!
Want more World Cup food? These Cheesy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are INSANELY delicious!
Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic Pita Chips
Ingredients
Pita Chips:
- 2 pita breads
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Whipped Feta Dip:
- 1/4 cup ricotta
- 1/2 brick cubed feta cheese (4 ounces) (I use Athenos Feta Cheese)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
Pita Chips
- Prehead the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the pita bread into triangles by first halving the bread, then in quarters, then in ⅓'s. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray and line it with pita chips. Spray chips with oil spray, then sprinkle with the combination of garlic, pepper and salt. Turn chips over and sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
- Bake for 8 minutes. Make the feta dip while waiting on the chips. Remove and allow to cool.
Whipped Feta Dip
- Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor for 4 minutes, scraping down the sides every 2 minutes with a spatula when off to incorporate all ingredients. Spoon into a bowl and drizzle olive oil on top. Eat with garlic pita chips or any other crackers or chips.
NOTES
Notes
Dip can be stored in the fridge covered for up to a week (bearing in mind the expiry date of cheeses).
Pita chips can be stored in a ziplock bag to be kept crisp, and re-toasted in an oven for 2 minutes at 400 degrees.
by Jessica
Wow, this dip has my name written all over it! I absolutely love feta and garlic pita chips sound amazing! Definitely a cure for the munchies! Pinned!
Oh, yum! This is exactly the kind of snacky dip I love! I’m a big feta fan (well … a big fan of any kind of cheese, actually!), and it’s such a great idea to whip it for a lovely, smooth texture! Perfect for watching the World Cup, which really has been soooooo fun and exciting to watch (well, all except for the Americans giving up that last-minute tying goal last night … 😀 ). Now I have the perfect snack to munch while we watch!
YUM! I love feta, I could eat it on anything, but I have never tried it whipped! I bet this would be perfect slathered on some fresh hot bread!
You are a woman after my own heart! I totally would have devoured this entire bowl of awesome (with or without pita chips :). I love all the cheesy goodness in this!
I tried whipped feta dip for the first time a few months ago, although I used Greek yoghurt in mine, and it was the best dip I have ever tasted. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since.
Have to make this ASAP! I would devour the whole portion!
This looks delicious! Whipped feta sounds so amazing! I need to try this with some pita chips
Ohhh yum!! This looks amazing!! What a lovely recipe!! So delicious! YUM!
Whipped feta dip sound heavenly! I want to dip pita chips into it and put it on all of my sandwiches, and maybe even eat a little bit with a spoon! I’m definitely going to try this one 🙂
Thanks Isadora! I ate a LOT of it with a spoon haha so go right ahead!! I hope you enjoy, let me know if you try it! I’m in love with the sandwich idea.
OMG this sounds HEAVENLY! Pinning this for later!
Thanks Sophia!!
Jessica, these photos are GORGEOUS! Every time I try to take photos of whipped food, it looks like I photographed something my dog hacked up. No joke. I must admit, I’m not a huge feta fan (cue your gasps of disbelief). But load it up with spices ‘n pile it on a garlic pita and I might be persuaded to devour this in one sitting. I hope your leg is getting better – 7 weeks sounds like an eternity! Thank goodness for the world cup and youtube.
Aww thanks you so much Nancy, and you are cracking me up! I am sure it doesn’t look that bad since your pictures are always gorgeous haha. I’m sure you’d love these trust me! And thank you – I’m just here like when is this foot gonna heal?? I’m thankful for World Cup and Youtube INDEED!
You had me at whipped feta. Fabulous!!!
Haha thanks Kathy!
Your whipped feta looks fabulous! Love that you spiced it up with some red pepper flakes. Yum!
Thanks so much Christin!
A big bowl of this with some pita chips sounds amazing to munch on while watching a match! Love the flavors and spices in here – looks awesome!
Thanks Kelly!
Oh good lord. That whipped feta looks like the tastiest dip on the planet! Paired with those awesome-looking pita chips and I think I’d be set for the rest of the day! LOL. Awesome photos, Jessica! Pinned.
Haha thanks Sarah and thanks for pinning!
Ok, I have not whipped feta before and now I feel like I was living under a rock. Hello 21st century!! This looks amazing. Whipping up for the next game. And yes..I have been obsessed and watching every game too 🙂
Haha Thanks Zainab! I know you’ve been watching I’ve been seeing your updates 😀 it’s too exciting not to! I’m trying to find a way to integrate a glass of wine with this…
Ohh, I’m so glad you do share the brands you love even without the affiliation–it’s a sign of a true fan! I love the idea of whipped feta dip. Wonderful, Jess!
Thanks Ala!
Something tells me I would really like this dip…with the chips!
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Thanks Ela!
This whipped feta looks divine and I love the idea of serving it with garlic pitta chips! 🙂
Thanks Jess!
I’m already a feta addict, so I’m a little bit concerned about what would happen to me around whipped feta! I’d probably need a restraining order.
Haha, due to how I inhaled all of this, I’m pretty sure you would!
Wow you made this??? Girl you are killing the game! Love it!
Thanks Jocelyn!
Woot woot for whipped feta!! Girl we are so on the same page lately! And homemade pita chips are the heat. I need to go make another batch!
Haha we so totally are! Thanks Ashley!
I’m loving the World Cup too – and this would be the perfect snack to enjoy it with.
Thanks Beth! It’s been so exciting!
I absolutely have to try this Whipped Feta Dip! Looks amazing!!
Thanks Olivia!
My snacky brain is flipping out over these, Jessica!! Lately I’ve been craving salty snacks, so this whipped feta (and those pita chips – swoon!) would totally hit the spot. Pinning!
Thanks for pinning Alyssa! I’m craving these again now!
I just whipped up a batch. VERY GOOD, but next time I will leave out the garlic salt, a little too salty for me. Might try it with roasted garlic. Mine is very thin. I hope it thickens up once it is chilled. Thanks for sharing Jessica.
Update from previous post. The dip did thicken up and my husband said “you can make that again”.