Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread

Name: Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10-12
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 oz greek cream cheese,(cream cheese and greek yogurt), if available, or regular cream cheese - softened; 4 oz crumbled feta cheese; 2 oz crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese; 1/2 c pepperoncini peppers, seeded, stemmed and coarsely chopped. (feel free to add more if you like); 1 Tbsp juice from peppers; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

By Michael Hall
@MTGHALL

This is my own take on a Greek Feta spread known as Kopanisti. I love the combination and bite from the cheeses and the zing from the peppers and garlic. Add the crushed red pepper if you like it extra spicy! Enjoy!

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This is a great appetizer to put out at your next party. This spread has a slight bite to it, but it's not not too hot (at least not to the Kitchen Crew's standards). If you don't like things hot, you can cut back on the peppers and pepper juice. The Test Kitchen

Rating:

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Serves:

10-12

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Food Processor

Ingredients

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8 oz

greek cream cheese,(cream cheese and greek yogurt), if available, or regular cream cheese - softened
4 oz

crumbled feta cheese
2 oz

crumbled gorgonzola or blue cheese
1/2 c

pepperoncini peppers, seeded, stemmed and coarsely chopped. (feel free to add more if you like)
1 Tbsp

juice from peppers
1 clove

garlic
1 tsp

freshly ground black pepper
2-3 Tbsp

extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp

crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

How to Make Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread

Step-by-Step

Make sure Cream Cheese is softened.
Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine. It's better to have this a little chunky instead of a smooth Puree.
This can be eaten immediately but will be better if allowed to sit for a while or refrigerated overnight.
Serve warm or chilled with Pita Crisps, Crackers or any sturdy Breads or Toasts.

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