Cava Crazy Feta Recipe
Get ready to make the famous Cava Crazy Feta Recipe at home! If you’re a fan of creamy, spicy dips, this one’s for you. Cava Crazy Feta is super easy to whip up and brings a ton of flavor to your table.
Ingredients
- Feta cheese = 8 oz.
- Olive oil divided = ¼ cup + 2 Tbsps
- Sweet onion finely diced = 1 cup
- Fresh jalapeños finely diced, seeds and stem removed = ⅓ cup
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and jalapeños to the pan.
- Cook the mixture, stirring often, for a few minutes.
- Cook until the onions and peppers turn golden brown.
- While they cook, prepare the feta cheese.
- Break feta cheese into pieces by hand.
- Place the feta in a food processor or blender.
- Add ¼ cup of olive oil to the processor.
- Blend the feta until it is smooth and creamy.
- Stop to scrape the sides every minute if needed.
- Transfer the smooth feta to a large bowl.
- Add the cooked jalapeños and onions to the bowl.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- For extra spice, add some jalapeño seeds.
- If not serving right away, store in the fridge.
- Let it sit at room temperature before serving.
- This helps it stay creamy and easy to dip.
Notes
Making Cava Crazy Feta is simple. Here are some tips:
- Use Fresh Feta: Fresh feta cheese gives the best flavor. Look for feta in brine if you can.
- Roast the Jalapeños: Roasting adds smoky flavor and takes away sharpness. If you like more spice, add extra jalapeños.
- Mix Well: Blend until creamy, but leave some texture. This helps with that chunky, homemade feel.
- Add Olive Oil Slowly: Olive oil helps make it smooth and spreadable. Add a little at a time to reach your preferred texture.
- Taste as You Go: Feta can be salty, so taste before adding salt.