If you're a fan of feta cheese and garlic, you're going to love this creamy garlic feta dip! Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in minutes, this dip is perfect for serving at parties or enjoying as a snack. The tangy feta cheese pairs perfectly with the bold flavor of garlic, while the creamy texture makes it irresistible. Serve it with pita bread, veggies, or crackers, and watch it disappear.
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With a tangy and bold flavor, this dip is sure to impress your guests.
No matter what you are dipping, this versatile creamy whipped feta dip recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
In this blog post, we'll show you how to make this tasty garlic feta sauce in just a few simple steps. Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this delicious and addictive dip!
Ingredients
- Sour Cream: Use full fat for the best flavor in this feta and garlic dip. You could use low-fat, but the texture will suffer slightly. Greek yogurt is also a great option.
- Cream Cheese: I recommend bringing it to room temperature first, but as long as you are using a good food processor, it isn't strictly necessary.
- Feta: A whole block of feta cheese in brine is going to have more flavor that pre-crumbled feta, but either will work.
- Onion: Use a finely chopped red onion or scallions.
- Capers: These add a great salty, briny flavor to the dip.
- Lemon Juice: This brightens up the flavors and helps to balance out all of the creamy ingredients. For even more lemon flavor, you can add a teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Garlic: Mince your garlic or use a garlic press for an even finer texture.
- Sea Salt & Black Pepper: You can adjust the amount to your personal taste.
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: This adds a subtle heat. If you want a spicy feta dip, feel free to add more.
Step by Step
For the full recipe with measurements, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
Tips & Tricks
- To help your dip blend more easily, start with room-temperature ingredients. I like to let the cream cheese and source cream sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Make sure that everything else is chopped fairly small. This helps to make sure that they are blended well.
- If you want to make your dip thicker, you can add another 3 ounces of cream cheese. For a thinner dip, add more lemon juice.
- To keep things chunkier, you can pulse. For a smooth dip, blend everything together continuously.
- Stop and scrape the sides with a spatula to make sure that everything gets incorporated.
- For a great presentation, finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of diced onions, fresh herbs, or nuts. I like pine nuts and pistachios with this.
Serving Suggestions
- Pita bread or Crusty Bread: Warm pita bread or crusty Italian bread is the perfect vehicle for scooping up creamy feta cheese dip. Cut the bread into wedges and toast it in the oven or on a grill for added flavor.
- Raw vegetables: Feta dip also goes well with raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.
- Chips and crackers: Tortilla chips, pita chips, or crackers of your choice are another great option for dipping into feta dip. Choose something sturdy enough to hold up to the thick consistency of the dip.
- Grilled meats and vegetables: Feta dip can also be used as a flavorful condiment for grilled meats and vegetables. Try spreading it on top of grilled chicken or lamb, or using it as a dip for grilled zucchini or eggplant.
Tools
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- Food Processor
More Dip Recipes to Try
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- When you need something that the whole crowd will love, don't miss this Corn Dip with Cream Cheese.
- For a deliciously easy appetizer, don't miss this Whipped Feta Dip.
- For a delicious dip that the whole crowd will love, don't miss this healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Creamy Garlic Feta Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup feta
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced (more or less to taste)</yoastmark>
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- For Garnish: diced red onions and fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
- To serve, garnish with red onions and chopped fresh parsley and serve with your favorite dippers.
Sarah Bailey
Oh my what a delicious sounding dip and who good do those crisps sound as well! I would definitely be up for trying both.
Wendy Polisi
Thanks Sarah!
Catherine Sargent
This dip looks so good, feta cheese is one of my favorites. I will have to try the Jackson's Honest Chips.
Wendy Polisi
Thank you. You will love them!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
Oh yum! I need to try this dip AND those chips. It all sounds so delicious.
Wendy Polisi
Thanks, Stacie! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Liz Mays
This sounds like a really fun new dip to make this summer. I like the hint of spice! I love how pretty the purple heirloom potato chips look with it!
Wendy Polisi
Thanks so much Liz! The color of the chips really does make for a great presentation.
Pam
My daughter loves purple potatoes so she would love this purple potato chips. Also this feta dip sounds yummy.
Wendy Polisi
Thank you. My kids all love them. (Which is a miracle.)
Theresa
You combine my two love, garlic and feta, into one dish? I'm sold! I honestly have never had a purple potato before, but the chips looks fantastic!
Wendy Polisi
Thanks so much! They are really great chips.
Joyce Brewer
I'm game to try these with or without dip. A guilt-free potato chip is everything!
Tracey
I am a feta fanatic!!! I will definitely be making this dip and those purple potato chips are so neat!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
I love the gorgeous color! This looks amazingly good!
Rachel Ferrucci
I've seen these chips a few times and I never about them. I love that they're purple which happens to be my favorite color. I need to try these
Seattle Travel Blogger
Purple chips, huh? ! Awesome - this really looks like it would stand out in a party!
I like the dip idea also: yum-yum garlic.
Jeanine
Yum those chips and that dip looks so good. What a fun little snack. It would be perfect for the afternoons around here, I am always hungry for something like this!
Dawn McAlexander
Mmmm...this sounds so good! I am in need of a new dip to try out. This would be the perfect one to try.
Rosey
Dips are my favorite when company is over. The garlic feta sounds really good.
Our Family World
The dip looks divine! I would love to have this dip like everyday! I have never tried purple potato chips before. Do they taste the same as regular potato chips? I guess I have to get some of those Jackson's to find out.