Creamy Baked Feta Cheese Dip

This creamy baked feta cheese dip is one of our family’s favorite easy appetizers. It comes together in about 30 minutes and is loaded with tangy feta, marinated artichoke hearts, and plenty of melty cheese! Serve with crispy crostini for the ultimate snack!

 

Easy Feta Cheese Dip Recipe

• I know what you’re thinking – how do you make crumbly feta cheese into a smooth creamy dip?! Well, all you need is a food processor!
• Add the feta cheese, sour cream, and minced garlic to the food processor, give it a quick blend and you’ve got a perfectly smooth, creamy base for your baked feta dip!
• Mix that creamy feta with shredded mozzarella, shredded Parmesan, and chopped artichoke hearts and bake!
• Creamy, tangy, salty, artichoke-y, garlicky, cheesy oven-baked dip that your guests can pile high on crispy crostini!

Ingredients for Baked Feta and Artichoke Dip

• Feta Cheese: Use the feta cheese that comes in the block. Already crumbled feta will work, but it doesn’t melt quite as easily and doesn’t have as much flavor.
• Sour Cream: Full-fat sour cream will give you the best flavor and texture. Low-fat or fat-free won’t have as much flavor and will likely result in a watery dip.
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic adds the most flavor. Minced garlic in a jar will work in a pinch. 1/2 a teaspoon of garlic powder will work as a substitute if you don’t have fresh garlic on hand.
• Marinated Artichoke Hearts: I like to use marinated artichoke hearts but you could also use regular canned artichokes as well. I find that the marinated ones have more flavor.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Whole milk mozzarella will give you the best flavor and texture. Don’t use low-fat or fat-free for this recipe. Shred it fresh so it melts more easily.
• Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan cheese adds a delicious nuttiness and saltiness to the dip. I recommend shredding your own so it melts better.

How to Make Feta Dip

Crumble feta into a food processor along with the sour cream, minced garlic, and a few large pinches of salt and pepper.

Process until well combined, smooth, and creamy.

Transfer to a large bowl and add artichoke hearts, half the mozzarella cheese, and all the Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.

Transfer to a 9×9 baking dish and spread in an even layer.

Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and starting to brown. Broil for 1-2 minutes until the top starts to get dark golden brown.

Top with sliced chives and served with sliced French baguette or grilled crostini. Enjoy!

Variations

This feta cheese dip is super versatile. Feel free to add your favorites like:

• grape or cherry tomatoes
• sliced olives
• a drizzle of balsamic glaze
• a drizzle of hot honey
• roasted garlic instead of fresh
• fresh or dried herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, or oregano
• red pepper flakes
• stir in fresh greens like spinach

Pro Tip

• The best way to see if your dip is warmed through in the middle is to stick a metal butter knife directly in the center of your dip and let it sit for a few seconds.
• Remove the knife and carefully touch the end of it with your fingers or lips. Be careful! It might be super hot.
• If the knife is warm, the dip is warm as well! If the knife is cold, so is the dip.
• You can also tell the dip is warm when the edges of it are bubbling.

Make-Ahead Instructions

• This creamy feta dip is one of my favorite make-ahead appetizers!
• Follow the recipe instructions to prepare it but just before baking, cover it tightly with foil and pop it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• About an hour before baking, remove it from the fridge and let it sit out on the counter to come to room temperature.
• Bake as directed in the recipe instructions, but plan to add an additional 5-10 minutes of baking time to account for the colder temperature.

Storing Leftover Feta Cheese Dip

Store leftover feta cheese dip in an airtight container for up to a week.

Reheating

Reheat dip in a baking dish in a 350-degree oven. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until warmed through. Serve with crostini or French bread.

Try these easy dip recipes next!

Print