Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread is a Mediterranean-style appetizer that goes great with crackers. This creamy make-ahead dip has lots of cheese flavor and a lot of kick from some pepperoncini peppers. I also add some crushed red pepper flakes to add to the spiciness.
If you love pepperoncini peppers, this is one appetizer you definitely need to try. The peppers cut through the richness of the cheese and dive the spread a delicious tangy flavor that keeps you coming back for another bite.
Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread makes a delicious appetizer for parties and potlucks and can be made in less than 10 minutes. No matter how busy you are, you have time to make this incredible cheese spread.
Cream cheese, feta cheese, and blue cheese are combined with a little olive oil to thin it out, plus some juice from the jar of pepperoncini peppers. A clove of garlic is also added for flavor.
Pepperoncini Peppers
Pepperoncini peppers are pickled peppers that have a mild heat level. They are from Italy and Greece and are great in salads, on a sandwich, or as a pizza topping. I love them in this chicken dinner, pasta sauce, spicy pasta salad, and garlic bread. And of course they are the signature ingredient in the ever popular Mississippi Beef.
If pepperoncini peppers are one of your favorite parts of a Greek salad, you are going to love this cheese spread. The feta cheese and blue cheese combine to create a salty dip packed full of flavor.
How To Make Creamy Pepperoncini Spread
(More detailed instructions in recipe card below.)
- Chop the pepperoncini. Drain the pepperoncini well and chop them.
- Process the cheese. Process the cream cheese, feta cheese, and blue cheese along with the black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and garlic in a food processor until creamy.
- Add the peppers. Mix in the pepperoncini peppers until evenly distributed.
- Chill. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Garnish and serve. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with additional pepperoncini.
How To Serve
Perfect for parties, game days, holidays, and casual get togethers. In addition to being delicious spread on crackers, this Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread works well as a low carb dip for crudites. I especially love it spread on cucumber rounds! It’s also a tasty party dip to serve with pita chips or potato chips.
Make Ahead
You can prepare this easy Pepperoncini Dip up to 24 hours in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving so it becomes easier to spread.
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Leftovers make a great filling for stuffed chicken and also a wonderful spread for turkey, ham, or roast beef sandwiches.
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Three Cheese Pepperoncini Spread
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon juice from jar of pepperoncinis
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, feta cheese, blue cheese, oil, pepperoncini juice, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and garlic in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add peppers and process until peppers are mixed in and finely chopped.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with pepperoncini peppers.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published January 25, 2018.
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Definitely a different type of spread. My family loved it and even used it on a sandwich! The next day it was great too after the flavors intensified. Perfect combination with the cheeses!
This recipe is delicious! The only thing I did differently was that I added an extra clove of garlic and I opted not to add red pepper flakes, but I imagine it would be great either way. I recommend this recipe!
Feta cheese would definitely be good in this.
This looks delicious! I do have one question though, I’m not a fan of blue cheese. I just can’t with it. I know you said it pairs well, but is there any other cheese I could possibly use? Something milder?
Gorgonzola?
Queso Fresco is a perfect choice!