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Kopanisti is a Greek cheese dip that is creamy, cheesy, salty, and exploding with flavor. Everything goes into a food processor and whipped until fluffy and smooth. This dip could not be any easier for whatever occasion you are celebrating! It pairs perfectly with a crudité platter, dip for chips or fries, and so much more!
A Taste of Greece: Kopanisti Dip
I first discovered kopanisti in 2013 and I’m actually surprised it hasn’t taken off more here in the United States. It’s so luxe and flavorful. I love how creamy and smooth it is. The whipped feta cheese along with the roasted bell peppers just give it so much flavor. It’s salty, tangy, cheesy, and literally the perfect dip to serve alongside pita chips, hummus, and more!
The beauty of this recipe is how little effort and time it takes to whip up (literally, haha). Everything goes into a food processor and blend! That’s it!
Recipe Tips
- Do use high quality feta cheese. Since the base is feta cheese, you want to use high quality so it has exceptional flavor.
- If you don’t have a food processor handy, you can also put this into a high speed blender and it will work similarly.
- Serve this dip with roasted potatoes, french fries, polenta fries, crudité platter, or even drizzle it on top of a Mediterranean pasta salad or even an at-home Cava-inspired bowl. Instead of using mayo, you could use this for a sandwich!
Storage Instructions
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before eating, stir it up a little bit then enjoy!
Kopanisti
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (227 g) feta cheese
- 4 roasted red peppers, I used the jarred ones
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until desired consistency is achieved.8 ounces (227 g) feta cheese, 4 roasted red peppers, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Serve with pita chips or vegetables.
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It doesn’t even matter that I can’t pronounce it because my mouth will be too full while eating it. I’m kind of a pig when it comes to dips, it’s embarrassing.
I love all dips, even when I cannot pronounce the name, at all. ;)Hope you’re well.
Me, Betsy and Heather were talking about Kopanisti this weekend – okay now I HAVE to make it! And drink wine. Duh. :)
I’ve actually tried dips like this and I agree they are to die for good! I can’t wait to try this!
This sounds amazingly delicious & flavourful – can’t wait to try it!
This is my favorite kind of food!! I could eat the entire bowl!!!
Yum– can’t wait to try :)
YUM omg this sounds so good. I ate at this amazing Greek restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale and the feta dip was out of this world. I seriously could have licked the plate clean.. Adding red peppers into the mix would have made it even better. I haveeee to make this!
YES!! I had this dip at a Greek restaurant once and was in LOVE, but could never remember the name of it! This is definitely it… and I will be making it soon! Thanks so much for posting the recipe.
Ha…I have also never heard of Kopanisti until now. It looks and sounds super yummy thought. Feta+roasted peppers+garlic? What about it could possibly not make your taste buds rejoice.