Description
A delicious and effortless appetizer featuring garlic herb roasted mixed olives served warm alongside creamy honey whipped feta, perfect for entertaining and pairing with bread or crackers.
Ingredients
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Roasted Olives
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 shallot, quartered
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- Chili flakes, to taste
Honey Whipped Feta
- 1 cup (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2-3 tablespoons honey
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Olives: Preheat your oven to 450°F. In a baking dish, combine the mixed olives, olive oil, smashed garlic, quartered shallot, lemon quarters, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, and a generous pinch of chili flakes. Ensure everything is evenly distributed for roasting.
- Roast Olives: Bake the olive mixture for 20-25 minutes until the garlic turns golden and the olive oil is sizzling hot. This roasting intensifies the flavors and infuses the oil with aromatic herbs and spices.
- Whip the Feta: While the olives are roasting, place the crumbled feta, room temperature cream cheese, honey, and a few grinds of black pepper into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined. This whipped feta can be refrigerated for up to 3 days if not served immediately.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy honey whipped feta into a serving bowl, then top with the warm, roasted olives. Serve alongside crusty bread or crackers for a perfect appetizer presentation.
Notes
- This appetizer is effortless to prepare and perfect for entertaining, reducing stress when hosting guests.
- The whipped feta can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Pair with your favorite rustic bread or an assortment of crackers for a crowd-pleasing snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
