Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)

Name: Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: One 8-ounce block of feta cheese, patted dry and cut into 1″ chunks or large crumbles (about 1 ⅔ cups); ½ cup roasted red peppers, patted dry and roughly chopped (1 to 1 ½ peppers); ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (omit if sensitive to spice); Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnishing (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10min

This bold and spicy roasted red pepper and feta dip is inspired by a traditional Greek recipe (tirokafteri, also known as htipiti). It's so easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit! Recipe yields 1 1/2 cups and is easily doubled.

Updated at: Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:59:23 GMT