Description
Spinach and Pepperoncini Baked Feta Dip is a warm, creamy, Mediterranean-inspired appetizer featuring tangy feta, fresh spinach, and zesty pepperoncini baked to bubbly perfection. It is rich, flavorful, and perfect for serving with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for greasing and drizzling)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a small baking dish with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped spinach, sliced pepperoncini, cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Crumble the feta cheese into the mixture and gently fold it in, keeping some small chunks for texture.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Drizzle a little olive oil over the top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm with bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
If using frozen spinach, thaw completely and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.
Prepare the dip ahead of time and refrigerate unbaked for up to 8 hours before baking.
Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Stir in chopped artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, or olives for variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through or microwave in short intervals, stirring between each.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
