What to Make with Feta Cheese?
Feta cheese is a classic ingredient in Greek cuisine, with a tangy and salty flavor that adds depth to a variety of dishes. From salads to sandwiches, pasta to pizza, the possibilities are endless! Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced chef, feta cheese is a versatile ingredient that deserves a spot in your cooking repertoire. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most creative and delicious ways to use feta cheese in your recipes.
Salads and Appetizers
Before diving into the main course, feta cheese is perfect as a topping for fresh green salads, pasta salads, or as a topping for bread and crackers.
Greek Salad
• Crumbly Feta: Crumb the feta cheese over your Greek salad, paired with juicy tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, red pepper, and a sprinkle of oregano
• Feta Topping: Top with crispy grilled halloumi and a drizzle of tzatziki sauce
• Feta Dollop: Add crumbles of feta as a dollop on a crusty baguette topped with olive oil and honey
Pizzas and Grilled Cheese
For an elevated pizza night or an impressive grilled cheese, feta cheese is an integral part of the cheese course.
Feta Bruschetta
- Feta Blend: Mix crumbled feta with chopped fresh mint leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice
- Topping: Combine crumbled feta, mozzarella, and homemade tomato sauce, placed on toasted baguette slices
- Spread: Spread ricotta cheese on toasted pizza bread, topped with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled burrata cheese, paired with a drizzle of olive oil
Pastry and Bites
Feta cheese finds itself in the spotlight, creating crispy, savory snacks with flaky pastry
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Phyllo
- Stuff: Combine crumbled feta, chopped fresh parsley, and spinach, then stuff a pocket in phyllo triangle
- Layer: Layer phyllo sheets with crumbled feta, topped with a sprinkle of feta and a touch of olive oil
Soups and Ragu
Feta’s creamy, tangy side makes it a stellar match in creamy soups or red sauce-based pasta.
Feta and Chickpea Soup
- Combine chickpea puree, creme fraiche, dill, and crumbled feta for a bold take on a classic white soup
- Thermidor: Add an equal portion of crumbled feta into Greek thermidor soup
Ragu and Noodle Pairings
Feta pairs with long cooked beef, alba sauce, and crunchy carrots, making it ground beef‘s unlikely partner
Classic Cypriot Ragu
- Boeuf Bourguignon
- Combine lean ground beef, carrots, and feta-stuffed bell peppers
- Feta Beef Bolognese:
- In bolognese tomato pasta sauce, add beef patty, Croatian paprika
- Combine crumbled feta, chopped fresh cilantro, and basmati rice served next
Feta finds itself in the best interest, adding a boost in taste and texture from croutons to risottos, and also used as a topping with oregano and pepper and olive oil. By focusing on these versatile creations we will find that adding some feta’s crisp, salty, umami taste to so much of our cooking could turn our meals into elevated cuisines.