Creamy Whipped Feta Dip

• porzioni: About 1½ cups

Ingredienti

1 8-oz block feta cheese

½ cup sour cream

½ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellman's or Duke's

Zest from 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon, packed)

1 small clove garlic, chopped

¼ teaspoon dried dill

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

⅛ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving

FOR SERVING

Toasted sesame seeds

Extra virgin olive, for drizzling

Toasted pita wedges (or pita chips) and/or sliced vegetables

Istruzioni

In food processor, combine the feta cheese, sour cream. mayonnaise, lemon zest, garlic, and spices.

Process until smooth.

To make the toasted pita, brush the bread with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

Cut into wedges.

Arrange the wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy cleanup.

Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F.

To toast the sesame seeds for the garnish, simply place them in a small pan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until golden.

Serve the dip drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes and toasted sesame seeds.

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl and use a small spoon to create a swirl on the surface of the dip. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.

MAKE AHEAD: This dip can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will stiffen up in the fridge to a spread-like consistency, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature for about an hour before serving.

To make the toasted pita wedges: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush the pita bread on both sides with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cut into wedges, then arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted.

To make the toasted sesame seeds: In a small pan over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, until golden, a few minutes. Watch carefully as they are quick to burn.