Description
Creamy, tangy, and baked until golden, this Spinach and Pepperoncini Baked Feta Dip is an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, or cozy snack nights.
Ingredients
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10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and well squeezed dry
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8 oz block feta cheese, crumbled
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½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
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¼ cup mayonnaise (avocado oil mayo recommended)
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2 cloves garlic, grated
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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½ cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
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1½ cups mozzarella cheese, freshly grated (divided)
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Olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large bowl, crumble the feta cheese using a fork until mostly smooth.
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Add spinach, Greek yogurt, mayo, grated garlic, red pepper flakes, pepperoncini, and 1 cup of mozzarella.
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Stir until fully combined and evenly mixed.
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Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
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Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup mozzarella evenly over the dip.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
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Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning.
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Serve warm with pita chips, crackers, or toasted bread.
Notes
Squeeze the spinach very well to avoid a watery dip.
Block feta melts creamier than pre-crumbled feta.
Banana peppers can be used instead of pepperoncini for a milder flavor.
Let the dip rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg