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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.
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
The whipped feta got lost and turned soupy once I added the olives and oil. I would play with the ratios, maybe double the whipped feta. The flavour of the roasted olives contrasting the honey cheese was *chef’s kiss*.
Thanks for giving the recipe a try! xTieghan
Hi there! Is this something that could be made ahead (like 24 hours) – visiting my in-laws and I need snacks!!
Hey Chelsea,
You bet, that will work well for you! Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
Question— I bought olives that already have Italian seasoning on them without thinking. Will this roast okay/the same, and should I go ahead and cut the fresh herbs since they are already seasoned? I’m Afraid it will be overwhelming. Can’t wait to make this tonight!
Hi Kristi,
I would just skip the seasonings:) I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Oh my! Absolutely delectable. This was so delicious and so beautiful plated. The roasted olives are next level delicious. I did add a few grape tomatoes to roast along with the other ingredients and I will continue to do so. I will be making this often. Everyone loved it!!!
Hey Shannon,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! Happy New Year!? xxT
This has become my all time favourite recipe, ever. It is so easy and absolutely delicious! I added some tomatoes to the mix which was also yummy.
Hi Angela,
Happy Holidays! Thank you so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!?? xTieghan
Do you think the Feta would taste funny without the added pizazz of the olives? If we wanted to cut out a step, what type of store bough olives would you recommend?
Hi Emma,
You could skip the olives and use another item of your choice, something like sun-dried tomatoes or artichokes would work well. I used store bought olives already for this recipe:) xTieghan
Thank you for the reply!
Absolutely delicious! Made this as an app for Friendsgiving and it was a hit. Added extra olives (because why not). Can’t wait to make again!
Hey Alex,
Awesome! Love to hear that you liked the recipe, thanks a bunch for trying it out! Happy Holidays! xx
Thoughts on use of a blender instead of a processor? Thanks!
Hey Joe,
A blender will work well for you too! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Would a vitamix workin place of the food processor? Thx xx
Hi Kayla,
Yes, that should work well for you. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Love it!
Hey Lou,
Happy Friday! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
How would you recommend reheating or making ahead? Thanks in advance!
Hey Ann,
This recipe is great served at room temp. Please let me know if you give it a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
I have only made the dip so far. Any reason it is kinda gritty? I even added more cream cheese and honey.
Hey there,
Sorry to hear this! What kind of feta did you use? Was it crumbled or block? xTieghan
Block
Block. Making it all tonight so I hope it’s delicious.
So delicious!!
Thanks Patty!
So good! I quartered the olives so everyone in the group got a mixture on their baguette. It was a hit, the honey whipped cheese with the salty olives go so well together!
Hey Jamie,
Wonderful! Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it! Have the best week:) xTieghan
I’ve made this twice now and both times it’s been a stunner. I love pulling it out of the oven when my guests arrive. It makes the house smell amazing and it always gets devoured. I usually have these ingredients on hand so it’s easy to whip up last minute. If for some weird reason there is any left over, we use it as a spread for sandwiches. So, so good. MAKE THIS!!
Hey Alyssa,
Awesome! It’s so great to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Have the best weekend❄️ xTieghan
Made this for thanksgiving and WOW it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and it was something different but delicious for an appetizer!
Hi Danae,
I am so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for trying it out! Happy Thanksgiving! xTieghan