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Leaning into appetizer season here with this quick and delicious Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives. Herby and garlicky, these roasted olives are served over sweet and creamy honey whipped feta cheese. This is the simplest of appetizers, yet so amazingly GOOD. Serve this dish at all of your upcoming fall parties, game days, and even into the holidays. This is the perfect appetizer for all occasions.
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We all know that when it comes to new recipes, I’m mostly about sharing delicious dinners, or something sweet for dessert. It’s just what I gravitate towards.
That said, I’ve been working to create more appetizer recipes for you guys. And with September here (Happy September!) and the fall entertaining season just ahead, I figured, why not get things started.
Which that brings me to this creamy, sweet, salty, and addicting honey whipped feta. Wow, I didn’t realize how much I would love this dish. But I really do, and I am so excited to share it! Plus, sharing it now will give us plenty of time to make it over and over again. This app is great for upcoming dinner parties, Sunday night football, and of course, the nearing holiday season.
This is really easy, let’s start with the olives
You want to start with the olives, which are truly just a simple two-step process.
Gather up a bunch of mixed olives. I usually pick up a few varieties from Whole
Foods for different colors and flavors. Then toss the olives together with really good olive oil, garlic, shallots, lemon, thyme, oregano, and as always, a nice pinch of chili flakes.
Throw everything into the oven to roast for a bit. As the olives roast, everything caramelizes down and you’ll have the aroma of garlic and herbs in the air.
It’s such a nice dish to have in the oven as guests are arriving.
Now, whip the the feta
While those olives are roasting, whip up the feta. It’s just feta cheese whipped together with cream cheese (for creaminess), honey, and a pinch of black pepper.
This is easiest to do in a food processor.
What’s great about the feta is that you can make it way in advance and just keep it in the fridge until serving time. I would recommend bringing it back to room temperature before you serve it for the very best flavor.
Serve everything up
When the olives have finished roasting, spoon the feta into a shallow bowl. Spoon some of the olives and oil over the feta.
Serve the dip with toasted bread or crackers…something with a little crunch is so nice!
Could not be easier, but don’t let the ease fool you, this recipe is always such a show stopper.
I’m excited to have this on rotation for everything coming up this fall. We all need effortless appetizers to help make entertaining stress-free. Whether it’s just with family, or a group of friends, easy entertaining is always appreciated!
Looking for other appetizer recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Peach Burrata Crostini with Burst Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
Charred Baby Bell Peppers with Burrata
Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix
Baked Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls
Lastly, if you make this Honey Whipped Feta with Garlic Herb Roasted Olives, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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
- 1 lemon, quartered
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- chili flakes
Honey Whipped Feta
- 1 cup (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2-3 tablespoons honey
- black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 450° F. In a baking dish, combine the olives, olive oil, garlic, shallot, lemon, thyme, oregano, and a big pinch of chili flakes. Bake 20-25 minutes, until the garlic turns golden and the oil is sizzling. 2. Meanwhile, whip the feta. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth and creamy. The feta can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. 3. Spoon the feta into a serving bowl and then top with the warm olives. Serve with bread or crackers.
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I have made this recipe at least a half dozen times and it always impresses! Such a great canapé for a cocktail party and so easy to make.
Thanks so much, Alida! So glad to hear this recipe is always enjoyed, thank you for making it so often! Enjoy the short week:) x
This looks delicious, as do all of your recipes! I’ve been looking for a feta dip that is baked and served warm. Think one could bake this?
Hi Cathy,
Yes, that will work nicely for you:) I hope you love this recipe! xT
Some earlier questions asked if this dish is served with the lemons, garlic, shallot etc., or simply the olives on top of the feta mixture. I couldn’t find your response.
Looking for forward to serving this!
Thank you
Hey Fran,
I serve it will all of the ingredients:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
An absolute hit Everytime I have made this. It’s the best thing to bring to a summer party. I come back to it again and again
Hey Lacey,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for making this recipe so often and your comment, I am so glad to hear that it always turns out well for you! x
This is addictive. I ate so much of it that I was as too full for dinner. Soooooo delicious.
Hey Amber,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was a hit! Xx
Amazing!! So easy and I got a ton of compliments. Super delicious.
Thank you so much Sarah:) Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and I appreciate you making it! xT
Hi there,
Amazing! I was wondering if you could answer the three questions about what exactly goes on top, as I have the same question. Thank you!
Hi Katie,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I appreciate you making it! I put all of the olive mixture and the ingredients that are with the olives on top:) Happy Monday! xT
hi there, can u whip the feta mix ahead and store in the fridge?
Hi Anna,
Totally, that will work nicely for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try:)
I have made this 3 times in the last month for various potlucks – it’s a showstopper and so easy to make! Thank you!
Hey Meredith,
I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great weekend! Xx
Oh my word this recipe! I made it over the weekend for family and everyone absolutely loved it. The honey and fetta with the salty olives, WOW! Highly recommend.
Hey Alicia,
Happy Monday!! Thanks a lot for making this dish and your comment! I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Xx
Why are there still clumps of feta in mine that I can’t get rid of?
Hi Steph,
Sorry to hear this!! Did you use crumbled feta or block feta? I would try again with block feta! I hope this helps! xT
Hi Tieghan and Happy New Year!
We’re hosting dinner tomorrow evening and I’m so looking forward to sharing this dish with our friends.
One question, do the olives have to be pitted? I worry I’ll tear the big green ones to shreds trying to pit them…
Thanks and kindest regards from Western Canada
Micheline
Hi there! How fun! Yes, I usually buy pitted olives to use in this recipe! xT
Wow, this recipe is WOW! It comes together quickly, the ingredients are readily available and the final result is a show stopper!! I followed the tip in the recipe and had the olives in oven when our guests were arriving. As soon as people walked in the door they were commenting how amazing the house smelled. We served Negroni cocktails with the olives and feta. Perfect start to a great evening. Thanks for this recipe!!!
Thank you so so much! I’m sooo glad you enjoyed this whipped feta! xT
This is one of those recipes that separately each part stands on its own. When put together, it’s absolutely divine. It was a perfect Christmas appetizer.
Hi! Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! xT
A happy surprise happened when I put the creamy cheese mixture in a small crock and put in the oven to rewarm, it rose like a soufflé! Beautiful!
Thank you so so much Linda! xT
Hi!
I would like to make this for a holiday party but won’t have time to cook the olives between work and the party. Can the olives be cooked the night prior or are they meant to be served warm and immediately?
Thanks!
Hi! The olives are meant to be served warm and immediately! xT
So the instructions are a little confusing in terms of the olives. Are we supposed to just remove the lemon and all other ingredients other than the olives? The picture indicates everything stays in there in terms of perhaps the herbs and garlic and onion but if you could clarify that would be great.
I am making right now and would also love to know if I should put only olives on top or all the ingredients. 🙂
Same! Please let us know. Part of the olive roasted olive recipe or all on top? Otherwise I’ll just double the feta so it doesn’t go to waste. Thanks : )
This recipe was a HUGE hit at a freind’s holiday gettogether! They demanded I make it again this year. It’s easy and I genreally have these ingredients on hand too.
Thank you!!
Thank you sooo much for giving this recipe a try! Have an awesome week 🙂 xT