Butternut Squash Whipped Feta
Crumbled Feta Vs. Block Feta
When it comes to choosing your feta, you will find that you can choose between block feta and crumbled feta. Both are the same cheese, in different form However, they will make a difference in your whipped feta. Block feta tends to be higher in moisture. Because of this, I like to choose blocked feta as it makes a smoother, whipped spread.
Tricks to Make This Creamy
There is a few things I like to do to make my whipped feta turn out super creamy. When baking the butternut squash, I make sure that the squash is cooked until it is soft. Then I like to blend the squash first before adding any other ingredients. This will ensure that the squash is soft and blended fully. Then I add all other ingredeints, mixing with a spoon in between 30 second interval blends. The smoothest whipped feta will become your new favorite fall spread.
How to Serve
There are many things that you can do with this spread. Some ideas are:
- Serve as a spread with sliced bread
- On a gyro
- On a veggie wrap
- With grilled chicken breast
- In a mediterranean bowl
Butternut Squash Whipped Feta
Ingredients
Butternut Squash:
– 3 cups cubed butternut squash
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
Whipped Feta:
– 8 ounce block of feta
– 3 tbsp greek yogurt
– 1 1/2 tbsp honey
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 2 tbsp lemon juice
– 1/4 tsp salt (or more to taste if tasting too strong)
– 1 tsp of oregano
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Squash:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and black pepper
3. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet
4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and slightly golden.
Whipped Feta:
1. In food processor, blend just the squash until smooth, about 30 seconds
2. Add feta and blend until mixed in
3. Add greek yogurt, honey, olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Blend until smooth.
4. Serve on bread, in a dish, or on a wrap and enjoy