Ingredients:

  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 1 small clove of raw garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 8 oz high-quality feta cheese, crumbled
  • 0.5 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare the garlic by slicing about a quarter inch off the top of the head to expose the cloves.
  2. Drizzle the exposed cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and wrap the entire head tightly in aluminum foil.
  3. Roast the garlic for 30–35 minutes until the cloves are soft and mahogany colored.
  4. Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool. Once cool, squeeze the skins to release the paste into a small bowl.
  5. Place the 8 oz of crumbled feta and 2 tbsp of softened cream cheese into the food processor.
  6. Pulse the cheeses several times until the mixture looks like small, uniform crumbs.
  7. Add the Greek yogurt, roasted garlic paste, the minced raw garlic clove, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper.
  8. Process on high speed for 1 minute, then slowly stream in the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil while the motor is still running.
  9. Continue processing for 2–3 minutes until the texture is light, fluffy, and completely smooth.
  10. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.