Hot Spiced Cheese Spread "Goreme" Recipe

Name: Hot Spiced Cheese Spread "Goreme"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups plain yogurt; Salt; 10 ounces feta cheese; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground black pepper; Black olives; Pita bread

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups plain yogurt
Salt
10 ounces feta cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
Black olives
Pita bread

1
Mix the yogurt with 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
2
Spoon the yogurt into a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl and let drain for 2 hours.
3
In a bowl, mash the yogurt with the feta until smooth.
4
Add the garlic, cayenne, paprika, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and black pepper and mix well.
5
Alternatively, puree in a food processor or blender.
6
To serve, spread the cheese on a serving plate.
7
Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and garnish with olives.
8
Serve with warm pita bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups plain yogurt, Salt, 10 ounces feta cheese, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Hot Spiced Cheese Spread "Goreme" falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hot Spiced Cheese Spread "Goreme"

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