We all know that when it comes to new recipes, I’m mostly about sharing delicious dinners, or something sweet for dessert. It’s just what I gravitate towards. That said, I’ve been working to create more appetizer recipes for you guys. And with September here (Happy September!) and the fall entertaining season just ahead, I figured, why not get things started. Which that brings me to this creamy, sweet, salty, and addicting honey whipped feta. Wow, I didn’t realize how much I would love this dish. But I really do, and I am so excited to share it! Plus, sharing it now will give us plenty of time to make it over and over again. This app is great for upcoming dinner parties, Sunday night football, and of course, the nearing holiday season.
This is really easy, let’s start with the olives
You want to start with the olives, which are truly just a simple two-step process. Gather up a bunch of mixed olives. I usually pick up a few varieties from WholeFoods for different colors and flavors. Then toss the olives together with really good olive oil, garlic, shallots, lemon, thyme, oregano, and as always, a nice pinch of chili flakes. Throw everything into the oven to roast for a bit. As the olives roast, everything caramelizes down and you’ll have the aroma of garlic and herbs in the air. It’s such a nice dish to have in the oven as guests are arriving.
Now, whip the the feta
While those olives are roasting, whip up the feta. It’s just feta cheese whipped together with cream cheese (for creaminess), honey, and a pinch of black pepper. This is easiest to do in a food processor. What’s great about the feta is that you can make it way in advance and just keep it in the fridge until serving time. I would recommend bringing it back to room temperature before you serve it for the very best flavor.
Serve everything up
When the olives have finished roasting, spoon the feta into a shallow bowl. Spoon some of the olives and oil over the feta. Serve the dip with toasted bread or crackers…something with a little crunch is so nice! Could not be easier, but don’t let the ease fool you, this recipe is always such a show stopper. I’m excited to have this on rotation for everything coming up this fall. We all need effortless appetizers to help make entertaining stress-free. Whether it’s just with family, or a group of friends, easy entertaining is always appreciated! Peach Burrata Crostini with Burst Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette Charred Baby Bell Peppers with Burrata Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls Lastly, if you make this Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
