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    Whipped Feta with Roasted Garlic Tomatoes

    By Lauren on April 23, 2019, Updated April 27, 2021 11 Comments

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    Tired of serving the same hummus and veggies at your get togethers? This whipped feta with roasted garlic tomatoes is so easy and absolutely delicious! Your friends and family will love to scoop up the creamy, salty feta cheese whipped into a smooth, dippable appetizer and topped with roasted garlic and blistered cherry tomatoes.

    THIS. I want to live in a world were THIS whipped feta is at every event. It hits literally all the necessary items on the list:

    • Easy to make - I made this in the toaster oven! (But definitely can be made in the conventional oven too.)
    • Simple to find ingredients - picked everything up at Target
    • Great appetizer for company - brought to Easter dinner
    • Ridiculously good flavors - think salty feta, creamy yogurt, chewy pita, wonderfully acidic tomatoes, rich roasted garlic olive oil

    I'm pretty sure you guys are with me too, because after posting a teaser about it in the Facebook group you guys were so ready for it!

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    dipping soft pita bread into creamy whipped feta

    And after bringing it to Easter and watching it disappear, I'm super ready for you guys to have. This is hands down one of the most delicious feta things my tastebuds have ever enjoyed.

    It's always good to have something tasty on hand when you hit those big personal milestones. Like, when you accidentally lock your baby in the car, because that happened on Sunday. ::Insert all the palm to face emojis right here::

    Everyone is totally fine and Ella ended up falling asleep once the police got there to open the door, but a special shout out to Manchester Police Department for helping me through one of my bigger parenting blunders. So yes, someone get me a snack please. And by 'snack' I mean a plateful of this savory whipped feta and a bag of soft pita.

    close up of whipped feta topped with roasted garlic olive oil

    how to make whipped feta with roasted garlic tomatoes

    Where are my toaster oven people at? If you've been following along on instagram you've certainly seen me cook full meals in our toaster oven. It's perfect for humid, hot, or even just busy days because you can keep the house cool and put it on a timer.

    The roasted garlic tomatoes are 100% a toaster oven masterpiece, which is why I love how easy it is but you can definitely make it in a conventional oven, too.

    whipped feta topped with roasted garlic and blistered tomatoes on a grey serving plate

    You'll want to get the garlic roasting before doing any other prep. Cut off the top of a head of garlic, enough to expose the cloves but not quite in half. Place in the center of a piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Fold up the edges of the foil so it makes a sealed 'pouch' and roast on a foil lined baking sheet for 20 minutes at 350°F.

    After roasting the garlic comes the trickiest part. And it's only tricky because you just don't want to burn yourself. Add the tomatoes to the baking sheet and carefully unfold the foil pouch, draining all the oil and the roasted garlic onto it. Using a rubber spatula, move the tomatoes around so they are coated in the garlic oil. Season and set them under the broiler to blister.

    Did I mention you're almost done?! One quick blend with the food processor and you'll be on your way! Just add the feta, yogurt and a smidge of olive oil to the food processor and pulse until it's nice and creamy.

    Spread the whipped feta onto your favorite serving dish. Using tongs, carefully place the head of garlic onto the platter. Spoon the blistered tomatoes and roasted garlic oil on top of the whipped feta. Depending on how much your tomatoes cracked, you can use all of the oil and roasted tomato juice or just a little.

    close up of blistered tomatoes and roasted garlic oil on top of creamy whipped feta

    I love to sprinkle Malden's flaked sea salt and some roughly cracked pepper on top the tomatoes and whipped feta. It looks just a smidge fancy and tastes delicious. For the rough cracked pepper, just set your pepper grinder on the loosest setting.

    To scoop up your mouth bound masterpiece, these multi-grain pita pocket thins are perfect. I love the size, how easy they are to cut into even triangles and the texture. A nice platter of veggies or even crunchy gluten free pita chips are good too!

    Whether it's a snack before the meal or to go alongside it, you whipped feta and roasted garlic tomatoes are going to be a no brainer win in the delicious category.

    close up of whipped feta topped with roasted garlic olive oil

    Whipped Feta with Roasted Garlic Tomatoes

    Your friends and family will love to scoop up the creamy, salty feta cheese whipped into a smooth, dippable appetizer and topped with roasted garlic and blistered cherry tomatoes.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: easy party appetizers, how to roast garlic, whipped feta appetizer
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 40 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 to 10 servings
    Calories: 303kcal
    Author: Lauren
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    Ingredients

    • 1 head garlic
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
    • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 12 ounce package (about 2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes)
    • 8 ounces feta cheese
    • ¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
    • 1 package Pita Pocket Thins (cut into bitesized triangles)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil.  Place another smaller sheet of foil on top to make your roasted garlic foil 'pouch.'
    • Remove the top of the head of garlic.  Place of loose sheet of foil and drizzle with ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil.  Fold up the sides of the foil to make a pouch and place in the oven for 20 minutes.
    • After the garlic has roasted for 20 minutes, set the oven to broil on high.  Add the tomatoes to the foil lined sheet pan.  Very carefully unfold the foil pouch - tongs with work best - so that you do not burn yourself on the hot oil.
    • Add the head of roasted garlic and the oil to the sheet pan.  Using a rubber spatula, toss the tomatoes with the oil and lightly season with a sprinkle of salt.  Add fresh thyme and red pepper flakes (optional) to the pan.  Spoon extra oil on top of the head of garlic.  Place the sheet pan under the broiler for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tomatoes have blistered and the garlic is soft and slightly browned.
    • While the tomatoes are cooking, prepare the feta.  In a food processor, combine the feta, yogurt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.  Season with just a pinch of black pepper.  Pulse to combine the ingredients - about 10 to 12 times - and run on low speed for 10 seconds until creamy.
    • Spread the feta onto a serving plate.  Spoon the blistered tomatoes and about ¾ of the roasted garlic oil on top.  Sprinkled the tomatoes with flaked sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.  Slice the pita pocket thins into 8 triangles per pita and serve with the whipped feta.

    Notes

    • This can easily be made in a toaster oven as long as it has a bake and broil function.
    • If your oven does not have a broil function, increase the oven temperature to 425°F and allow a few extra minutes to blister the tomatoes.
    • If preparing in advance, wait until serving to top the feta with the tomatoes and oil.  You can store the feta in the refrigerator but keep the tomatoes and oil out at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Nicole says

      April 29, 2019 at 12:19 am

      This has my name written all over it! This looks amazing!

      Reply
    2. Linda says

      April 29, 2019 at 12:04 am

      I'm trying to see what ingredients I don't like from this recipe, and I can't find any. They all make a good combo, and it's time to upgrade my hummus.

      Reply
    3. Julie says

      April 28, 2019 at 10:58 pm

      I STILL dream about the whipped feta we had at Butcher & Bee in Nashville 3 years ago - I never thought to just make it myself at home. Cannot wait to recreate it with this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Charity says

      April 28, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      This whipped feta is going to be my go to wine and cheese hour recipe! It just feels like the perfect recipe for the warm months to come!

      Reply
    5. Natalie says

      April 28, 2019 at 5:59 pm

      This looks soooo good. I wish I can dip that pita and have it now. I love how easy this recipe is and looks like million dollar appetizer. I'm definitely saving this and will give it a try.

      Reply
    6. Anna says

      April 28, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      I never tried whipped feta cheese before but this looks absolutely delicious and I could easily eat the whole thing by myself! Pinned it to try very soon!

      Reply
    7. Jenni LeBaron says

      April 27, 2019 at 2:13 pm

      Yum! I love whipped feta! This one looks especially delicious because you've chosen to roast a whole head of garlic with it. I would be happy making a meal out of this!

      Reply
    8. Pearl Rodrigues says

      April 27, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Loving the combination of simple flavors in this dip. I think it would make a great idea when family and friends come over the weekend for a little get together. Looks so yum

      Reply
    9. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says

      April 26, 2019 at 7:47 am

      This is my type of party food for sure, love this idea! The perfect mix of grown up, fancy and indulgent! Can't wait to make this!

      Reply
    10. Des says

      April 26, 2019 at 7:45 am

      I am always looking for something different to serve at gatherings. This one is getting made this summer. I always have an abundance of tomatoes, so making this dip gets them used up quickly.

      Reply
    11. Tammy says

      April 25, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      I've never had whipped feta before but I must admit I could easily clean that entire plate! Looks and sounds like such a fabulous cheese spread...I cannot wait to give it a try!

      Reply
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