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Warm Whipped Feta with Pan Fried Olives

Warm, creamy, and packed with Mediterranean flavor, this Whipped Feta with Pan-Fried Olives is the perfect appetizer for holidays, parties, or any cozy gathering. Smooth whipped feta bakes to perfection and gets topped with citrusy, briny pan-fried olives and a drizzle of hot honey. Serve with warm bread, crackers, or veggies for a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: Appetizer Recipes, Baked Feta Recipe, Cheese Appetizer, Cheese Dip, Easy Appetizer Recipe, Party Food, Party Food Recipes, Whipped Baked Feta, Whipped Baked Feta with Olives, Whipped Feta, Whipped Feta Dip
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

Whipped Feta Base—

  • 16 oz feta cheese
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more if needed
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Pan Fried Olive Topping—

  • 1/2-2/3 cup olives pitted, roughly chopped (mixed or your favorite)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme or 1/2 tsp Fresh thyme
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Hot or regular honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  • Add feta, cream cheese, olive oil, honey, fresh thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and dried thyme to a food processor.
  • Puree until smooth. Scrape down the sides and puree twice for extra creaminess.
  • Add a little fresh parsley and puree briefly to combine.
  • Spread the whipped feta into a shallow baking dish.
Bake at 350°F for 15–18 minutes, until warmed through and lightly golden at the edges.
  • While baking, add chopped olives, olive oil, thyme, and lemon zest to a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté until they blister slightly. Stirring often.
  • Spoon the warm olives over the baked feta. Drizzle with a little olive oil and hot honey. Serve immediately with warm bread, crackers, or vegetables.