Pepperoncini Baked Feta Dip

A dish of crumbled feta cheese made into a delightful baked feta dip, accompanied by sliced pepperoncini and pieces of seasoned flatbread.

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These pepperoncini baked feta dip is a tangy, creamy appetizer featuring melted feta cheese, zesty pepperoncini, and savory seasonings, perfect for pairing with crusty bread or crackers.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Course: Appetizer, Dips

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: baked feta, feta appetizers, pepper dip, pepperoncini cheese dip, spicy feta dip

Servings: people

Author: Katherine

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Pyrex Deep 9x13-Inch Glass Baking Dish with Lid, Deep Casserole Dish, Glass Food Container, Oven, Freezer and Microwave Safe, Clear Container

Ingredients

8 oz feta cheese one block
16 oz Italian Pepperoncini drained, save brine (see below)
16 oz Sliced Italian Pepperoncini drained, save brine
4-5 pieces pita bread cut into 8ths
½ cup pepperoncini brine from a jar of Italian Pepperoncini
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
½ cup olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F.
In a medium baking dish, place feta block in the center and arrange with whole and sliced pepperoncini around the cheese.
Bake until feta cheese is browned on edges and soft, about 25-30 minutes.
While the dip bakes, make your pita chips. Combine olive oil, pepperoncini brine and Italian seasoning in a small bowl or cup and whisk to combine.
Place pita wedges in a single layer on a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil mixture until evenly coated.
Place in preheated oven and bake until golden and crispy, about 10-12 minutes.
Serve dip with hot pita chips and enjoy.

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