Spicy Whipped Feta (Htipiti)

Name: Spicy Whipped Feta (Htipiti)
Yield: Serves 16 (Makes about 2 cups)
Cuisine: Europe, Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound, feta cheese, crumbled (about 4 cups); 1/3 cup, extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving; 1 tablespoon, juice from 1 lemon; 1/2 teaspoon, cayenne pepper, plus extra for serving; 1/4 teaspoon, ground black pepper

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The return on investment is huge with this Greek meze classic—this spread for pita bread or pita chips comes together in a matter of seconds but offers huge flavor impact.

SERVES16 (Makes about 2 cups)

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Since recipes that we researched did not agree on what ingredient should provide the heat for this whipped feta recipe, we tested a slew to find out what we liked best. We settled on ground cayenne pepper because, unlike fresh green chiles ...

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