This creamy whipped feta dip with hot honey is perfect for football game watching

Name: This creamy whipped feta dip with hot honey is perfect for football game watching
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 16 oz block of feta cheese; 1½ cup cottage cheese; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup hot honey or regular honey; 4 tbsp crushed pistachios; 2 tbsp minced chives; 4 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)

Click to rate this post!

4 (1)

Comfort Food Game Day Low Carb Mediterranean No Cook Potlucks Vegetarian

About this recipe

NFL games are better with dip. Dean Richards shares his recipe for a creamy whipped feta dip with hot honey.

This dip features an addictive balance of sweet and savory. Simply blend feta cheese, cottage cheese and seasoning before plating it up and topping it with hot honey (or regular honey if you don’t like spice), crushed pistachios and minced chives.

Curd your enthusiasm: DIY cottage cheese + three top store-bought picks

Serve it with pita bread, pita chips or gluten-free crackers for a delicious football season.

COOK MODE Keep Screen Awake

Ingredients

Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey

16 oz block of feta cheese
1½ cup cottage cheese
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup hot honey or regular honey
4 tbsp crushed pistachios
2 tbsp minced chives
4 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey

Combine feta cheese, cottage cheese, Italian seasoning and olive oil in a food processor.
TIP: Scrape down the sides halfway through for even blending.
Pulse for about a minute until smooth.
Transfer to a rimmed plate and spread out using a knife or spatula.
Drizzle with honey and top with pistachios, chives, and pomegranate seeds (if using).
Serve with pita bread, pita chips or gluten-free crackers.

Co-authors: Suzanne Burnette

Published: January 13, 2026

Rate This Post

Click to rate this post!

4 (1)

Recipe

Make this grilled bourbon-glazed skirt steak for a versatile weeknight meal

Bud Andersen

Chef Bud's Table

Texas KAMR Amarillo

Chef Bud Andersen shares an easy and versatile recipe featuring skirt steak. Compared to flank steak, which has a similar flavor, skirt steak is thinner and easier to work with.

Recipe

As seen on TikTok: Grillo’s Pickle Dip

Adrienne Mitchel

California

Grillo’s Pickle Dip is everywhere, so we made it.

Recipe

Make heart-healthy cooking simple with this roasted sun-dried tomato beef tri-tip

Angie Horkan

Wisconsin WFRV Green Bay

Enjoying lean beef in a heart-healthy lifestyle is easier than you think with these recipes featuring lean beef, whole grains and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Recipe

Turn leftover pasta and meatballs into Mexican soup

Kim Galeaz

Living Well

Indiana WXIN Indianapolis

People waste too much food, but it doesn't have to be that way, especially if you make the most of your leftovers.

Cooking Gear

11 kitchen gadgets that make life less annoying

Christina Marfice

Indiana

From hands-free can openers to a fridge deodorizer that lasts years, these finds are here to make your kitchen a smoother, cleaner, less chaotic place.