Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives
Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives
Ingredients
- Roasted Olives:
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 shallot, quartered
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Honey Whipped Feta:
- 8 ounces feta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2-3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
- baguette, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450° F.
- In a small baking dish, combine the olives, olive oil, garlic, shallot, thyme, oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Bake 20-25 minutes, until the garlic turns golden and the oil is sizzling.
- Meanwhile, whip the feta. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. Spoon the feta into a small oven proof baking dish or ramekin and top with the warm olives. Place in oven for 5-7 minutes. Serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!