Description
Spinach and pepperoncini baked feta dip is creamy, tangy, and loaded with melty cheese that bubbles right in the oven. This easy appetizer brings together spinach, zesty pepperoncini, feta, and mozzarella for a warm dip that disappears fast at every gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped (banana peppers work too)
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- 3 cloves garlic, grated
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- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
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- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled (use block feta, not pre-crumbled)
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- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
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- ¼ cup mayonnaise (avocado oil mayo preferred)
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- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, grated
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish. Thaw the frozen spinach completely. Chop the pepperoncini and grate the garlic using a microplane for the best distribution of flavor.
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed-dry spinach, chopped pepperoncini, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes. This creates your flavor foundation.
Add the crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise to the spinach mixture. Stir everything together until well combined. The mixture should be thick and creamy.
Spread the dip evenly into your prepared baking dish. Top with freshly grated mozzarella cheese, covering the entire surface. Fresh mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the cheese on top is golden brown. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving—this helps it set slightly for easier scooping.
Notes
Squeezing the water out of spinach is not optional – it prevents watery dip.
Use block feta instead of pre-crumbled for creamier texture. Grate fresh mozzarella instead of using pre-shredded for better melting.
Assemble the dip up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes or microwave individual portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 833mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg