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Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives

Servings 6 Servings

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!