Spicy Feta Dip as an extra
Serves 4- Barley
- Wheat
- Milk
- Sulphites
This creamy, spicy feta dip is served with warm focaccia sticks and a generous topping of fresh and briny olive gremolata. A perfect shareable app that all your guests will enjoy!
Ingredients
340 g
Fine Herb & Olive Oil Focaccia
(Contains: Barley, Wheat)
1 tsp
Chili Flakes
½ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains: Milk)
9 tbsp
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
2 unit(s)
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
60 g
Mixed Olives
(Contains: Sulphites)
1 unit(s)
Garlic, cloves
7 g
Parsley
Not included in your delivery
4 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
¼ tsp
Sugar*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, preheat the oven to 450ºF.Wash and dry all produce.Remove cream cheese from the fridge and set aside to come up to room temperature.Garlic Guide for Step 1: 1/4 tsp mild, 1/2 tsp medium and 1 tsp extra!Heat Guide for Step 3: 1/4 tsp mild, 1/2 tsp medium and 1 tsp spicy! Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Roughly chop parsley. Drain, then finely chop olives.Add 2 tbsp oil and 1/2 tsp chili flakes to a small pot over medium heat (NOTE: Reference heat guide) (TIP: We love using olive oil here!). Cook, stirring occasionally until oil is warmed through, 1-2 min.Add olives, parsley, 1 tbsp chili oil and half the garlic to a small bowl, then stir to combine (NOTE: Reference garlic guide).
Halve focaccia lengthwise, then cut width-wise into 1-inch sticks. Add focaccia sticks and 2 tbsp oil to an unlined baking sheet (TIP: We love using olive oil here!). Season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Bake in the middle of the oven until focaccia is crisp and lightly golden-brown, 4-5 min.
Add cream cheese, sour cream, feta, remaining garlic and 1/4 tsp sugar a medium bowl (NOTE: Reference garlic guide). Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth, 1-2 min.
Transfer feta dip to a shallow dish, then spread into an even layer. Top with olive gremolata.Drizzle remaining chili oil over top.Serve focaccia sticks alongside for dipping.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: The dip is delicious and flavorful, with some finding the garlic taste strong and others enjoying the mix of tastes.
- Ease of prep: While some found preparation time-consuming, others noted it was super easy to make.
- Suggestions: Consider adding pine nuts for extra flavor and texture. Adjust garlic to taste, as some found it overpowering.
- Leftovers: The dip makes an excellent dish for parties or potlucks, receiving high praise from guests.
- Bread texture: Some enjoyed the focaccia's texture, while others felt it could be either crispier or softer.
