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Party Nibbles: Feta Cheese Spread

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This Greek appetizer features Feta cheese, Ricotta cheese, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Cloves. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, bright, zesty notes. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 290.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Greek appetizer features Feta cheese, Ricotta cheese, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Cloves. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, bright, zesty notes. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Feta cheese
  • 1/2 pound Ricotta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano, or mint
  • 2 tablespoon Plain yogurt
Directions
  1. 1
    Crumble feta cheese into small bowl; mash in ricotta, lemon juice and oil until smooth.
  2. 2
    Stir in garlic and oregano.
  3. 3
    Blend in enough of the yogurt until of spreading consistency.
  4. 4
    Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
  5. 5
    (Mixture thickens slightly when regrigerated.) Spoon mixture into mini pitas,
  6. 6
    spread it on slices of crusty baguette, or
  7. 7
    blend in more yogurt and
  8. 8
    serve as a
  9. 9
    dip for fresh vegetables

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 290.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.4g36%
Saturated Fat 13.5g68%
Cholesterol 68.9mg23%
Sodium 684.6mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 4.5g
Protein 14.6g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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