Baked Feta Dip
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.
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!
Luckily, I have lots of this dip to keep me occupied while football is on! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Blair!
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!
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!
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 🙂
Thanks for the kind words, Taylor! I’m definitely making this for the Super Bowl! 🙂
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!
Pizza and feta go perfectly together! Thanks, Mir!
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. 😀
Thanks, Sarah!
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!
My husband is jumping with joy since the Packers lost since we’re Bears fan! 🙂 Thanks for the feta dip love, Alice!
This dips screams party…it actually looks like it has confetti in it! Love the flavors here!
Thanks, Annie!
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 🙂
Haha me too, Sues! It’s the best combo! 🙂
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!
Food is all I care about when game days are here! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Cheyanne!
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!
Thanks, Rachelle!
I love feta, I add it to almost everything! This dip sounds and looks delicious Gayle!
Isn’t feta the best? 🙂 Thanks, Mira!
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. 🙂
Thanks, Kristine!
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!
Thanks, Marcie! My husband could live on football, so this dip is perfect for him (and me)! 🙂
You know the way to my heart: FETA!!! This looks SO creamy and delicious, Gayle!
Thanks, Denise!
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!
Thanks for the feta love, Manali!
The food is my favorite part about game day! This dip would be the first to go, it looks so yummy and dreamy!
Thank you, Kelly!
I NEED this feta dip ASAP. Oh yum.
Thanks, Jennifer! It’s SO good! 🙂
Yum, that looks delicious. Is it really football time? I didn’t even know. Wow. My ignorance.
It’s ok, Aria! I only know because of my husband…I much prefer the snacks over it! 🙂
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!
Thanks, Ashley!
This looks so good, Gayle! I love feta…yum :). Pinned!
Thanks for the feta love and pin, Annie!
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!
Haha me too! I don’t even attempt to watch sports unless there are some delicious snacks available!
This recipe is totally drool-worthy! I am making this for our big game party, so I just wanted to say thanks! #client
Thank you, Shasta! I hope you love this dip!