Whipped Feta Dip

By lorik

Ingredients

• Serves 4 to 6
• 8 ounces feta cheese, softened at room temperature for 1 hour
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature for 1 hour
• 1 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 lemon, zested
• 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Extra-virgin olive oil, to garnish
• Ground sumac or cayenne, to garnish

Details

Adapted from thekitchn.com

Preparation

Step 1

Blend the feta cheese in a small food processor until it breaks up. Add the cream cheese and continue blending for 4 to 5 minutes, adding milk if necessary to keep the mixture smooth.

When the cheese is whipped and and very smooth add the lemon zest, chives, salt, and a generous quantity of black pepper. Blend to combine then transfer to a serving dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Dust lightly with ground sumac or cayenne, if desired.

Serve with chopped vegetables, pita chips, or or toasted baguette.

Per serving, based on 4 servings. (% daily value)
Calories 252 Fat 22 g (33.9%) Saturated 14.1 g (70.4%) Carbs 4 g (1.3%)
Fiber 0.1 g (0.3%) Sugars 3.7 g Protein 10.1 g (20.1%) Cholesterol
82.4 mg (27.5%) Sodium 626.7 mg (26.1%)