This Baked Feta Dip is the perfect appetizer for game days. Smooth, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this dip contains just a few simple ingredients and is ready in no time!
It’s that time of year.
Football is in full swing and takes over my television on Sundays (and every other game day).
While I watch football mainly for the tasty food and snacks, I’m always sure to root for my favorite Chicago team. And the hubster? Well, he’s ALL about football. And basketball. And baseball. And hockey. I think you get the picture, right?
I’ve mentioned the hubster’s love of sports numerous times before, and I’ll say it just one more time. He’s a sports fanatic and knows more about sports that just about anyone I know. And since the hubster loves football, we usually watch the games every week.
And when it’s game day, I always make sure that we have some snacks to enjoy.
This Baked Feta Dip is the perfect appetizer for game days. Smooth, creamy, and bursting with flavor, this dip contains just a few simple ingredients and is ready in no time!
And when game days are here, easy recipes are needed! This Baked Feta Dip is a simple, yet elegant snack, with its creamy texture and zesty flavors.
This dip is perfect to indulge in with some toasted bread slices, crackers, or fresh veggies. It’s also ready in no time, which is a winner in my book!
To make this Baked Feta Dip, simply cream together a block of softened cream cheese and feta cheese until smooth and creamy. Then, fold in some diced red peppers and basil until combined.
Spread the mixture into a casserole dish and bake until warm and bubbly. In no time, this Baked Feta Dip is ready to be devoured!
This Baked Feta Dip is guaranteed to be the hit of your game day parties. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this easy appetizer will be a winner in your house!
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Baked Feta Dip
Ingredients
- 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ red pepper diced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Sliced French bread or crackers for dipping if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly spray a 8x10 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and feta cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until smooth and creamy. Fold in red peppers, basil and garlic powder.
- Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until mixture is slightly browned and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with French bread or crackers for dipping, if desired.
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Love this dip idea! I just bought a huge container of feta at Costco, so it’s going in (and on) everything these days. Sounds delicious!
And yes, my TV has been taken over by football (and all of the other sports) as well! 🙂
Have a great week, Gayle!
Gayle says
Luckily, I have lots of this dip to keep me occupied while football is on! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Blair!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
You know my obsession with feta Gayle, so this is right up my street. I am so in love with dips too, so I can’t think of anything better for me. Sharing on Twitter!
Gayle says
Thank you for the kind words and share, Dannii! Feta is one of my favorite cheeses, so I couldn’t resist adding it to a dip!
taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
I can already see this dip on every Superl Bowl party table this year! Such a perfect dip idea for a group and feta, come on, sooooooo good! Love this 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Taylor! I’m definitely making this for the Super Bowl! 🙂
Mir says
Baked feta dip has always been one of my happy addictive places. I made it one time for a crowed and I think it disappeared in less than five minutes. I would be so happy with this entire batch! And the pizza, too. Because pizza. Yay!
Gayle says
Pizza and feta go perfectly together! Thanks, Mir!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I’m a feta FANATIC and you have no idea how amazing this gorgeous dip is looking to me right now! I’d be half-inclined to just attack that dish with a spoon. 😀
Gayle says
Thanks, Sarah!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
YES!!! Football is in full swing and takes over our television as well on Sundays! People here are bummed because Packers are now out. . 🙁 LOVE this baked feta dip!!! and I loved Red Baron pizza as a kid! My fave frozen pizza to buy from the store!
Gayle says
My husband is jumping with joy since the Packers lost since we’re Bears fan! 🙂 Thanks for the feta dip love, Alice!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
This dips screams party…it actually looks like it has confetti in it! Love the flavors here!
Gayle says
Thanks, Annie!
Sues says
Feta cheese is my favorite, so this looks heavenly. Pizza, dip, and ice cream cake is probably really all I need to be happy in life 🙂
Gayle says
Haha me too, Sues! It’s the best combo! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I’m a big fan of football game days too, but only if my teams are winning. 😉 if they are loosing I just face plant into all the food. And a yummy dip is always necessary when watching football! Loving this feta dip, Gayle! Looks seriously dreamy and creamy! Pinned! Cheers, my dear!
P.s. My hubs loves Red Baron pizza!
Gayle says
Food is all I care about when game days are here! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Cheyanne!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
We’re totally all about the football over here in Panther Nation! This baked feta dip is perfect for game day and is getting added to our menu!
Gayle says
Thanks, Rachelle!
mira says
I love feta, I add it to almost everything! This dip sounds and looks delicious Gayle!
Gayle says
Isn’t feta the best? 🙂 Thanks, Mira!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
This dip sounds so good! I love that you added chopped red pepper to it! I’d love to snack on this while watching the game. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Kristine!
marcie says
Football is HUGE in our house — we’re all fanatics. 🙂 We’re also fanatics about Game Day food, and I’m sure this dip would be devoured in no time! I love feta cheese and this is such a great way to enjoy it!
Gayle says
Thanks, Marcie! My husband could live on football, so this dip is perfect for him (and me)! 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
You know the way to my heart: FETA!!! This looks SO creamy and delicious, Gayle!
Gayle says
Thanks, Denise!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
YUM, sounds like the perfect dip for game day! Food is seriously the best about watching footballs especially when it’s as delicious as this feta dip!
Gayle says
Thanks for the feta love, Manali!
Kelly says
The food is my favorite part about game day! This dip would be the first to go, it looks so yummy and dreamy!
Gayle says
Thank you, Kelly!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
I NEED this feta dip ASAP. Oh yum.
Gayle says
Thanks, Jennifer! It’s SO good! 🙂
Aria says
Yum, that looks delicious. Is it really football time? I didn’t even know. Wow. My ignorance.
Gayle says
It’s ok, Aria! I only know because of my husband…I much prefer the snacks over it! 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
Game watching is ALL about the snacks! Lol. Same with movies. And pretty much any reason to gather people together! THis dip look SO creamy!
Gayle says
Thanks, Ashley!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
This looks so good, Gayle! I love feta…yum :). Pinned!
Gayle says
Thanks for the feta love and pin, Annie!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
It’s funny, because I do NOT like sports, but I love game day food. So whenever I’m at a sports viewing party, I’m really just there for the food. Haha! I would eat this baked feta dip up!
Gayle says
Haha me too! I don’t even attempt to watch sports unless there are some delicious snacks available!
Shasta says
This recipe is totally drool-worthy! I am making this for our big game party, so I just wanted to say thanks! #client
Gayle says
Thank you, Shasta! I hope you love this dip!