Is feta the same as Greek cheese?

Feta is a type of Greek cheese, but there are also other types of Greek cheese, like Halloumi.

Is feta a cow or goat cheese?

Feta cheese is made from sheep’s milk or a mixture of sheep and goat milk.

Why is feta cheese healthy?

Feta cheese is lower in fat and calories than many other types of cheese. It also contains a high amount of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B, all of which are good for you.

Easy Feta Mousse Recipe - A Well Seasoned Kitchen

Ingredients

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(See Gluten-free adaption in the Notes section below.)

1 container (6 ounce) feta cheese crumbles (around 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup sour cream, or more to taste
2 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste
3 large green onions, dark and light green portions cut into 1-inch pieces – plus additional for garnish
Sprinkle or two of garlic powder
Dash oregano (fresh or dried)
Dash cayenne pepper
Kosher salt, to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream, if needed (see directions)
Grilled ciabatta bread, crostini, pita chips or crackers, for serving

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Instructions

In a small food processor or blender, process the feta cheese, sour cream, olive oil and green onion until well blended and very smooth.
Add garlic powder, oregano and cayenne pepper; blend. Season to taste with kosher salt (may not need any). Add more sour cream or olive oil to taste, as needed.
If your feta cheese is very strong/ripe, add in a bit of heavy cream to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Serve at room temperature with grilled ciabatta bread, crostini, pita chips or crackers.

Notes

Gluten free: Serve with grilled gluten-free bread or crackers.

Make ahead: Mousse can be prepared up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Author: Lee Clayton Roper
Category: appetizers, quick and easy, make ahead, gluten free