Description
Indulge in the creamy, zesty delight of Spinach and Pepperoncini Baked Feta Dip, a perfect appetizer for any gathering. This dish combines the rich flavors of feta and mozzarella with tangy pepperoncini and nutritious spinach, creating a warm, cheesy experience that will impress your guests. Served alongside crunchy pita chips or fresh veggies, this dip is not just delicious but also easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 1 bag (12-16 oz) frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably avocado oil mayo)
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, roughly chopped
- 1.5 cups grated fresh mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or small cast iron skillet.
- In a large bowl, crumble feta cheese with a fork. Wring excess moisture from thawed spinach using a clean kitchen towel and add it to the bowl.
- Mix in Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped pepperoncini, and 1 cup mozzarella until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased dish and top with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 26-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown; broil for an additional 2 minutes for extra crispness.
- Serve warm with pita chips, crostini, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg