Whipped Feta with Preserved Lemon - Washington Dairy

Whipped Feta with Preserved Lemon

8 servings

Ingredients:

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Creamy, tart, and savory—it’s the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer. The rich feta and citrus flavors are perfectly complementary when served with bread or crackers. Whether it’s the holidays or a dinner date in, bring this easy cheesy creation to the table.


Whipped Feta with Preserved Lemon

8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces local feta
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 6 small fresh sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons minced preserved lemon (peel only)
  • Black pepper
  • Sliced rustic bread, pita triangles, or crackers, for serving
Directions:
  1. In a food processor pulse feta until it is in tiny, crumblike pieces. Scrape down sides of bowl, add cream cheese, and process until mixture is very smooth, about 1½ minutes.
  2. In a small skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, and sage and let sizzle until mixture is very fragrant, about 1 minute (take care—the sage leaves will sputter). Take off heat and stir in preserved lemon.
  3. Transfer whipped feta to a wide, shallow serving dish. Spoon olive oil mixture over it and sprinkle with pepper. Serve with bread or crackers.

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