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Feta Spread

Savor the tangy and creamy flavors of Feta Cheese Spread (or Mousse) - a quick and easy appetizer made with just four ingredients. Garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper add an extra kick of flavor to this light and airy spread, perfect for serving with grilled bread. Impress your guests with this elegant yet effortless dish, ideal for any occasion. Adapted from the Charcoal Restaurant Feta Mousse recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Feta Spread
Servings: 6 Makes around 1 cup
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

See Gluten-free adaption in the Notes section below.

  • 6 ounces feta cheese crumbles (around 1 1/4 cups)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or more to taste, good quality
  • 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)
  • ciabatta bread crostini, pita chips or crackers, for serving, Grilled

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 0.4mg