Spinach Feta And Garlic Spread Recipes

CREAMY FETA-SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until yogurt has thickened to the consistency of whipped cream. , Transfer yogurt to a food processor (discard liquid from bowl). Add the feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and garlic; cover and process until smooth. , Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the spinach, dill and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with vegetables and/or bread.

GREEK FRITTATA WITH FETA AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Fill the skillet with spinach and saute until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add peppers and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with Greek seasoning. Remove from heat and sprinkle Kasseri cheese over vegetables. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch pie dish.
• Whisk together eggs, hummus, and cream. Pour egg mixture over the vegetables. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the center is puffed and the top is light golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If more browning is desired, place frittata under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. Slice and serve.

CREAMY FETA, BACON AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Bake bread as directed on can. Cool.
• Meanwhile, increase oven temperature to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 9 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet and 2 tablespoons drippings in small bowl.
• Heat skillet with bacon drippings over medium heat. Cook garlic in skillet 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Gradually add spinach. Stir just until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; cool. Squeeze spinach to remove any excess liquid; transfer to cutting board. Chop spinach finely.
• In medium bowl, mix spinach, bacon, cream cheese, feta cheese, mayonnaise, black pepper and pepper flakes. Spread evenly in pie plate.
• Add bread crumbs to reserved 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; stir to coat. Sprinkle over top of spinach mixture. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around edges. Slice French bread; serve with hot dip.

SPINACH & FETA SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add spinach and almonds; saute 2 minutes longer or just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH FETA AND GARLIC SPREAD

Steps:

• Process garlic cloves Add cream cheese and milk When smooth add feta and fresh spinach Blend for about 5 min.
• mixture will be loose.
• Put in fridge until chilled, about 1 hour Taste great on almost anything.
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SPINACH-FETA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, processed cheese food, 1/2 the butter, vinegar, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
• Place a layer of phyllo dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish. Spread the spinach and cheese mixture into the dish and top with 4 layers of phyllo dough, spraying each layer with butter-flavored cooking spray. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 20 minutes.