Creamy Feta, Spinach, and Pepperoncini Dip

Name: Creamy Feta, Spinach, and Pepperoncini Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 18 oz block feta cheese; 1 12 oz. bag frozen spinach, thawed; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 garlic cloves, grated; crushed red pepper flakes to taste; 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers; 1 1/2 cup grated fresh mozzarella cheese, divided; 2 tsps. Greek seasoning

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Creamy Feta, Spinach, and Pepperoncini Dip brings feta, spinach, pepperoncini peppers, mozzarella, sour cream, and mayonnaise together in one baked dish. Cookinwithbabe makes it in either the grill or oven, then serves it warm with chips or crackers.

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Watch How to Make It

The spinach is thawed and squeezed before it goes into the bowl, while the feta is crumbled and the mozzarella is divided between the dip and its topping. Greek seasoning, grated garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste round out the ingredients.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This dip uses a full block of feta along with fresh grated mozzarella, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Pepperoncini peppers and crushed red pepper flakes to taste are added before the dip goes into the baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

It also works with either a grill or oven set to 400°F. After baking, the dip is served warm with favorite chips or crackers.

A person in a blue shirt scoops sour cream from a container into a glass bowl with mayonnaise and seasonings, using a spoon. A blue spatula rests inside the bowl.

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Ingredients You'll Need

The base starts with 18 ounces of block feta cheese and a 12-ounce bag of frozen spinach that has been thawed. The spinach is squeezed to remove as much moisture as possible before it is placed in the bowl.

A person sprinkles red pepper flakes from a jar into a glass bowl filled with shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, and other ingredients. A gray spatula rests in the bowl.

Sour cream and mayonnaise are added with two grated garlic cloves, sliced pepperoncini peppers, Greek seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste. Use 1 1/2 cups of grated fresh mozzarella, reserving 1/2 cup for the top.

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How To Make It

Preheat the grill or oven to 400°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

Squeeze as much moisture as possible from the spinach and place it in a mixing bowl. Crumble the feta cheese using your hands or a fork, then add it to the bowl.

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Add the remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup of the mozzarella. Stir until everything is well combined.

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared dish and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and golden around the edges.

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Serve warm with your favorite chips or crackers. Serving & Variations

Serve the feta, spinach, and pepperoncini dip warm with your favorite chips or crackers. The serving step comes after the dip has baked until hot, bubbly, and golden around the edges.

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The crushed red pepper flakes are included to taste, so that amount can be set before the bowl is stirred together. The recipe also gives the choice of baking the dip in an 8×8-inch baking dish or a cast-iron skillet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bake this dip in the oven or on the grill?

Yes. Preheat either the grill or oven to 400F and bake the dip in an 8x8-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.

Do I need to thaw and drain the spinach?

Yes. Thaw the frozen spinach, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible before adding it to the mixing bowl.

How much mozzarella is used on top of the dip?

Reserve 1/2 cup of the grated fresh mozzarella and sprinkle it over the dip before baking.

How long does Feta, Spinach, & Pepperoncini Dip bake?

Bake it for 25-30 minutes at 400F, until it is hot, bubbly, and golden around the edges.

What should I serve with this dip?

Serve the dip warm with your favorite chips or crackers.

Wrapping Up

This Creamy Feta, Spinach, and Pepperoncini Dip is baked at 400°F and served warm after the mozzarella-topped dip is hot, bubbly, and golden around the edges. Recipe created by Cookinwithbabe for Trust Me Try It.

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