Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this authentic Tyrokafteri recipe, a fiery hot pepper and feta cheese dip hailing from Thrace, Northeastern Greece! Nancy Gaifyllia's family recipe uses fiery jalapeños (but feel free to adjust the heat!), resulting in a creamy, spicy dip perfect for dipping pita bread, vegetables, or crackers. This easy 5-minute recipe requires only a few simple ingredients and steps – get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 618.6 kcal

Protein 66g

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Ingredients for Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip

Feta Cheese
Chili Pepper
4-6 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley, for garnish

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How to Make Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip

Crumble 8 ounces of feta cheese into small pieces using a fork.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1-2 jalapeño peppers (or a mix of red and green peppers), thinly sliced, and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the skin is lightly browned. Adjust the amount of peppers to control the spice level.
Remove the peppers from the pan and discard the stems. Finely chop the peppers.
In a mortar and pestle (or a food processor), combine the crumbled feta, sautéed peppers, and 2 tablespoons of the pepper-infused olive oil. Mash or process until smooth, adding more olive oil (1 tablespoon at a time) to reach your desired creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

170g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip?

Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip?

Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip has approximately 618.6 calories per serving, with about 66 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 74 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip?

The key ingredients for Tyrokafteri Greek Hot Pepper Cheese Dip are Feta Cheese, Chili Pepper, Olive Oil, Parsley. See the full list with measurements above.