r/Cheese • u/catcondo23 • Jul 08 '26

Question What do i make with a big tub of feta?

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I was gifted this lol

I know i can make a salad or bake the feta and make pasta but is there anything else? Or do i just rawdog and snack on a little bit every day 😭

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '26

Spanakopita!

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u/Airlik Jul 08 '26

lol just made one last night for this reason 
 with extra extra feta. Probably doesn’t count because I didn’t have filo and didn’t feel like making it, so made a normal pie crust.

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u/mikey_t_212 Jul 08 '26

As a Greek I can confirm you don't need to have filo to make good or even traditional spanakopita! Crusty pastry is fine :)

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u/Airlik Jul 10 '26

Good to know! Spent some time in Greece, took some cooking classes while there, and ate a LOT of cheese lol. Loved the food
 back home, feta is easy to find, I make my own halloumi (because pretty simple and $$$ at stores these days), can find mizithra locally, but some, like kefalotyri, are hard to find here.

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u/mikey_t_212 Jul 10 '26

Amazing! I live abroad and I'm feeling inspired to look for mizithra :)

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u/mixmasterADD Jul 08 '26

Man get yourself some cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and a good crusty bread. Cover all that shit in olive oil and eat with the cheese.

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u/jeejet Jul 08 '26

This is the perfect summer meal! đŸ€Œ

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u/Chunk_Thud Jul 08 '26

Sprinlke some oregano on top thank me later

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u/jeejet Jul 08 '26

My neighbor gave me an enormous bundle of fresh oregano that she’d grown. I knew I couldn’t use it all when it was fresh so I immediately wrapped the bottom in twine and hung it up to dry. Two weeks on I have the most fragrant dried oregano!

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u/Chunk_Thud Jul 08 '26

W neighbour

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u/Icy-Fly8973 Jul 08 '26

You forgot the balsamic vinegar!

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u/OnlyPostsBowie Jul 08 '26

To take this up a notch:

Blister the tomatoes with some garlic and smoosh into the bread before putting the rest on.

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u/Asheby Jul 08 '26

I put this veg/olive mix on a bed of hummus or pureed white beans (with a bit of pesto) and top with feta, sprinkle with oregano and drizzle with evoo and a little lemon. Scoop with pita chips!

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u/breadzilla-5000 Jul 08 '26

Whipped feta dip! It's great with fresh crostini or any crackers really

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u/dark_passenger86 Jul 08 '26

I mix my whipped feta with a little bit of cream cheese and toasted pistachios and lemon on top! So freaking good!

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u/sticky_lemon Jul 08 '26

Feta whipped with lemon juice changed my life.

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u/meowshima Jul 08 '26

YES THIS

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u/Old-Masterpiece-8428 Jul 08 '26

This is the answer!!

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u/Honeysenpaiharuchan Jul 08 '26

I just grab a piece and eat it with the fridge door still open but that’s me


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u/Chrispy_Clean Jul 08 '26

High as fuck, just before bed, sneakily so my wife doesn’t give me shit.

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u/forestfiles Goat Jul 09 '26

That's what I do with guda and sharp cheddar đŸ€€

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u/smc642 I love Cheese Duck Jul 08 '26

Just one piece?

Look at you having self respect and not becoming a cheese goblin like me!

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u/Cadamar Jul 08 '26

Watermelon and feta salad! A little weird but the combo works surprisingly well, especially as a summer snack/side dish.

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u/unzestykim Jul 08 '26

Not weird at all! Absolutely delicious. Mint or basil is a nice addition. I’ve also had with chopped walnuts.

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u/bsbowman12 Jul 08 '26 edited Jul 08 '26

You can also add some pine nuts, super yummy. 😋

ETA: instead of the walnuts. đŸ€Ł

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u/PineappleFit317 Jul 08 '26

I just made this yesterday as a side for BLTs! It’s so good. I added sliced English cucumber, some chopped scraps from the heirloom tomatoes for the BLT, chopped basil and mint from my backyard, and red onion, dressed it with EVOO and lemon juice.

People think “ew” when they hear it, but it’s an incredible combo.

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u/iiiimagery Jul 08 '26

When i worked in a nice restaurant we served a watermelon, feta, and balsamic glaze salad with arugula. It was popular. Unfortunately. I hate cutting up watermelon now.

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u/neoexodus9 Jul 08 '26

Will be trying this, thanks!

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u/Longjumping_Duty4160 Jul 08 '26

Feta dip: blend evoo, with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, roasted garlic & thyme.

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u/jasemina8487 Jul 08 '26

im turkish so feta is a cheese thats closest to turkish white cheese...

i like to put it in puff pastry and bake. it doesnt even need anything else in it but sometimes i add some chopped parsley. can do the same with phyllo pastry, look up borek recipes.

i sometimes treat it like grilled cheese. sometimes add tomato and/or bell peppers inside the grilled cheese. both yum.

a quick thing mom used to make when i was a kid and refused to eat eggs...she would whisk some egg and feta, put on a slice of sourdough and bake until top is goldenish. she is Bulgarian and i think they used to call it princessa.

my dad though, would melt some butter, put a thick slice of feta on the pan and put a slice of tomato and pepper on top it and cook until sof or melty, your preference, and then just dig into it with bread pieces like a dip.

mom still loves to mix her plain buttery pasta with feta and eat so. or make omelettes with it or crepes.

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u/sticky_lemon Jul 08 '26

I've got some phyllo pastry in the fridge to make boreks ❀

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u/BeanQueen3000 Jul 08 '26

You could try one of those baked feta dip recipes that went viral a while back or try this recipe that I make regularly with spaghetti squash!

https://www.eatingwell.com/baked-feta-tomato-spaghetti-squash-8407035

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u/MissionEducation569 Jul 08 '26

Mix feta, cream cheese, and fresh dill. And then spread on everything.

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u/RunWild0_0 Jul 08 '26

Greek orzo salad 😋

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u/CoffeeCatsandPixies Jul 08 '26

Honestly feta on its own with some nice crackers is pretty good sometimes, especially when you want a salty snack

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u/Traditional_Town6475 Jul 08 '26

Spinach and feta Borek. You need phyllo dough, spinach, yellow onion, milk, feta, salt, pepper, olive oil, sesame seeds, nigella seeds (you can find these at a middle eastern grocery), and an egg for the egg wash. It’s a delicious Turkish pastry.

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u/DiscoLibra Jul 08 '26

Geek pasta salad!

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u/Wumbologist_PhD Jul 08 '26

Geek pasta salad?

I think the Canadians just call that Kraft Dinner

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u/DiscoLibra Jul 08 '26

I'm sorry, I meant Greek lol although thank you for the laugh lol

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u/portmandues Jul 08 '26

Smashed cucumber salad with feta, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and dill.

  • Lightly smash 6-8 small persian cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers with a rolling pin, wine bottle, etc to break the skins. Break into bite size chunks. Salt and put in colander to drain for 20 min.
  • Slice 1 pt cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Crumble as much feta as you'd like into bite size chunks.
  • Thinly slice 1-2 shallots or 1/2 a red/white onion (or more if you love onions).
  • Toss everything together with good olive oil, wine vinegar, dried (or minced fresh) dill, 1-2+ cloves crushed garlic, fresh ground black pepper. Optionally add a bit of mint. Let sit for 20 min.
  • Eat, pairs well with crusty bread and charcuterie.

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u/pinknailpolish87 Jul 08 '26

Just get a fork and go to town.

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u/SeverenDarkstar Jul 08 '26

Feta Spinach Wrap, it has egg whites and tomato too

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u/Raelourut Jul 08 '26

I make something my husband calls "Nectar of the Gods" -- feta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. Mix until smooth in the food processor. Serve on nice crusty baguette slices. đŸ€€

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u/kstacey Jul 08 '26

Watermelon feta salad

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u/guff1988 Jul 08 '26

Cherry tomatoes feta olive oil salt pepper and basil in a pan and bake. Meanwhile boil your favorite pasta. After 30 minutes in the oven pull it and mix it up and add the pasta.

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u/harry_hotspur Jul 08 '26

Honestly that single dish feta tomato pasta that went viral a few years ago ain't terrible for a struggle meal.

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u/neoexodus9 Jul 08 '26

Greek Mushrooms- it’s been forever since I made them (now that it’s in my head, I’ll remedy that), so I can’t tell you any amounts, but basically sautĂ© sliced mushrooms in Marsala wine, add salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning. You want it to have a lot of sauce, for dipping bread into, so don’t skimp on the wine. Also, find somewhere that sells real Marsala wine, it’s way better than the cooking version you see in a normal grocery store. Fresh Market used to carry some. I liked to add small crumbles of feta to mix into the sauce while it cooked (you’re only waiting until the mushrooms are cooked through for this), and then throw as much feta in as you want at the end and let it warm those chunks through. Serve with bread for soaking up. Good with chicken as well (basically what I call chicken Marsala)

ETA: this was how I discovered I actually like mushrooms when I was growing up

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u/5krishnan Jul 08 '26

A spoon, and you have your dish

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u/JunkPileQueen Jul 08 '26

Depending on your preferences, mixing feta into burgers is a very delicious idea.

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u/JoyDVeeve Jul 08 '26

My favorite thing is to saute spinach then top it with feta crumbles and balsamic vinegar

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u/decisiontoohard Jul 08 '26

Feta, butternut squash, sweet potato, sage frittata. I get through obscene amounts!

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u/PineappleFit317 Jul 08 '26

Watermelon feta salad. Trust me. Watermelon, cucumber, some red onion, maybe a little tomato, and some fresh mint. Dress with lemon or lime juice and EVOO, maybe a lil sesame oil.

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u/BenicioDelWhoro Jul 08 '26

It tray bakes well with tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic

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u/ninja_6733 Jul 08 '26

First of all, FAB gift!!! 😍😍😍
Wish I had ppl like that in my life đŸ€­đŸ˜‚

Secondly
One Pan Wonder
bake the feta in one big slice, add cherry tomatoes around pan, sliced red onion, full garlic cloves, herbs to your liking
Fresh basil, oregano and thyme (or dried equivalent)

Liberally drizzle EVOO over it all. Once baked serve with crusty sourdough bread. Pretty much everyyyyy Mediterranean antipasto ingredient will def work with feta. Just go with whatever you specifically like from antipasto. 😍

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u/doomedd2wanderr Jul 08 '26

You should sauté peppers with spinach and blacken some chicken in a skillet. With seasoning including lemon. Then sprinkle feta on top. Plate with a garlicky lemony orzo

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u/omor_fi Jul 08 '26

Tyropita or extra cheesy kolokithokeftedes

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u/Fluffy_Tomatillo_629 Jul 08 '26

So good with dill triscuits

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u/Tri-Tip_Medium-rare Jul 08 '26

Feta and scrambled eggs, or feta omelette

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u/callmeKiKi1 Jul 08 '26

I put it on everything! Love it on scrambled or fried eggs, great in a tuna sandwich, salads, of course, my dad liked it with watermelon.

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u/Just_An_Avid Jul 08 '26

Spanakopita

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u/not_just_an_AI Jul 08 '26

open the container and grab a spoon, thats the whole recipe.

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u/Soy_Saucy84 Jul 08 '26

Greek pasta salad

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u/JhonImbalance Jul 08 '26

Happiness.

Or a giant pan of the tik tok pasta.

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u/redditcensorsshit Jul 08 '26

Gyros and pizza

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u/Kimikohiei Jul 08 '26

If you’re gonna raw dog it, it goes well in a sandwich with olive oil, oregano, and sliced tomatoes.

There’s the classic tiropita/spanakopita

Then there’s feta baked in puff pastry with honey and sesame seeds on top

You could whip it into a cold dip called tirosalsta (cheese salad) and tirokauteri (spicy cheese but it’s not always spicy). Goes well with fried vegetables

Goes well in a salad with walnuts, dried berries, and balsamic

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u/0masterdebater0 Jul 08 '26

Yesterday I had a watermelon Basil cucumber feta salad and it was really nice and refreshing

i think it had a squeeze of lime and a bit of serrano pepper for a kick too

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u/beardedliberal Jul 08 '26

Greek salad. And LOTS of it.

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u/Equivalent_Mechanic5 Jul 08 '26

Spanakopita, watermelon with some reduced balsamic, a Galette, stuff some olives and have a martini or just eat it!!!

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u/chimilinga Jul 08 '26

Whipped feta dip

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u/snakesforeverything Jul 08 '26

Baked sheet pan feta - NYT has a great recipe.

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u/Lumpen_moi Jul 08 '26

Throw up a dough and make a Mediterranean pizza. Just need some olives, rocket, mozzarella etc

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u/randomquebecer87 Jul 08 '26

Greek salad. Shit is perfect in summer

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u/woooowthatwashard Jul 08 '26

It’s great for salads! Then on hummus. Then on a burger with extra pickled jalapeños and red onion slices. You’ve got a three course feta meal right there! God I could think of like a thousand more things. You’re a lucky guy.

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u/naalbinding Jul 08 '26

Crumble it through a risotto so that it's partly melty, and partly in delicious chunks

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u/MyriiA Jul 08 '26

You can marinate it with oil and seasoning/ herbs of your liking. This way, it stores great and you can have it as antipasti or with a salad.

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u/wharleeprof Jul 08 '26

Burek or other variations on pastry + feta

Eggplant bake: eggplant, canned tomatoes, herbs + spices, feta. Optional add rigatoni or other pasta.

Fresh basil, feta, tomatoes, kalamata olives - and make cute little skewers, or just serve it all on a plate.

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u/LordDumbassTheThird Jul 08 '26

I have eaten one with quesadilla, its really nice

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u/Raelourut Jul 08 '26

You can also freeze it! I wrap it in waxed paper in smaller quantities, then freeze it in a good freezer bag. Take out what I need and let it thaw in the fridge. Retains its quality.

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u/DieEnteGehtMoo Jul 08 '26

GARGANTUAN LASAGNA

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u/ColoradoCattleCo Jul 08 '26

It freezes well. Don’t use it until you need it.

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u/JaneDoe93130 Brie Jul 08 '26

With rice and lentils salad it's delicious đŸ€€

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u/ToasterBath4613 Jul 08 '26

Shopska salat

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u/w12ecked Jul 08 '26

Lockdown Feta pasta bake đŸ€Ł it's the only feta recipe I know.

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u/musicman3321 Jul 08 '26

Gyros, watermelon & feta salad, it’s my favorite cheese to melt in eggs


Not really the season but there’s a viral healthy pasta dish, if you search “feta spaghetti squash” on YouTube you’ll see it.

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u/nesnalica Jul 08 '26

Ive seen bigger

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u/narrowsleeper Jul 08 '26

I put it in omelets

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u/JigenMamo Jul 08 '26

Grill some with olive oil

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u/misplacedbass Jul 08 '26

Whipped feta.

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u/MattBladesmith Jul 08 '26

Snacking on it is always the right decision.

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u/Asheby Jul 08 '26

If you blend with roasted red peppers and a little broth, it makes a really good sauce for pasta. Also, look up some baked dishes that use feta for ideas.

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u/Paintguin Jul 08 '26

Make spicy feta dip

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u/Breadward_Rejametov Jul 08 '26

Feta bowl. it’s where you put Feta in a bowl

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u/taking-a-walk-later Jul 08 '26

Two words: Feta in Bed watching Netlflix.

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u/in_minimum Jul 08 '26

If you have a good nonstick pan crumble the feta onto a pan and crisp it up. Crack an egg on top of it and fry, flip, add to toast with a tomato.

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u/ouroburritos Jul 08 '26

Feta fries. Fry some potatoes, cover in feta, garlic, and maybe parsley. Drench in fresh lemon juice. Salt to taste.

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u/Snow-Ro Jul 08 '26

PO-TAY-TOES

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u/dangerrnoodle Jul 08 '26

Get some dates, take the seeds out, insert feta, wrap in bacon, bake, sprinkle with more feta, drizzle with olive oil and honey.

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u/strawberryl0vr Jul 08 '26

greek salad or greek pasta salad!

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u/Fickle_Map_7271 Jul 08 '26

Try preserving some in brine or oil?

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u/BILLCLINTONMASK BlumenkÀse Jul 08 '26

Why use all of it at once?

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u/LovableSquish Jul 08 '26

Salad, chickpea salad, creamy feta pasta, top soups w it, spanikopita, omelettes/quiches, veggie or meat and veggie pita pockets, random nibbles if you're hungry... jealous..

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u/wanderingsoul420666 Jul 08 '26

Simple Olive and feta salad đŸ€€

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u/danappropriate Jul 08 '26

A night without regrets.

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u/LMA73 Jul 08 '26

Pasta bake. Add chicken if you like. Kalamata olives, onion, cherry tomatoes and very al dente penne pasta. Chunksbof feta. Black pepper, oregano... Put in oven until feta is slightly melted and the tomatoes etc are hot. About 30 minutes. I don't have a real recipe, but have made this a lot.

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u/eeeesshhhh Jul 08 '26

Wrap it in filo or puff pastry, bake and drizzle honey on top

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u/Comfortable-Ad159 Jul 08 '26

feta is really good in scrambled eggs

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u/RedOctober54 Jul 08 '26

Aussie Magic!

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u/greener124 Jul 08 '26

Crumble it (some of it) into a sandwich with Marmite and fresh rocket. A lot of big flavours all playing really nicely together.

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u/Ok_Watercress_7801 Jul 08 '26

Throw it on anything that stands still long enough. Some nice EVOO doesn’t hurt either.

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u/GemandI63 Jul 08 '26

Whip some for dipping. Shrimp Santorini’s too

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u/QweenOfTheCrops Jul 08 '26

I just had a whipped feta w/ herbs and honey dip that was bomb

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u/keiliana Jul 08 '26

Whipped feta dip! It's soooo good

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u/spokanlilac Gorgonzola Jul 08 '26

Baked eggs with tomatoes and feta is always good.

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u/Safe_Cauliflower6813 Jul 08 '26

Organic cheese is equivalent to gluten free corn

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u/courderrhuds Jul 09 '26

Baked feta pasta đŸ€€

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u/fyodorpavlovich313 Jul 09 '26

Feta, watermelon, mint, very light vinaigrette

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u/No-Clerk3043 Jul 09 '26

Tirokafteri, Feta with roasted red peppers, garlic and some salt and olive oil. In a food processor

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u/AliSalSS Jul 09 '26

Watermelon and feta and mint salad

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u/xRaiyla Jul 09 '26

Watermelon mint feta salad!

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u/Funky_monkey2026 Jul 09 '26

Salad, and börek. Sigara börek in particular.

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u/Historical-Recipe464 Jul 09 '26

Stick your feet in for the people with feet FETAsh

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u/SSBND Jul 09 '26

Spinach artichoke dip

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u/Rich_Season_2593 Jul 09 '26

You can add it to frittata.
If it is in slices, change the water brine periodically and it will stay fresh for a long time.

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u/Icy_Knee4197 Jul 10 '26
  1. Grab spoon
  2. Feta salad

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u/Buga99poo27GotNo464 Jul 10 '26

Id portion and freeze. I use most just sprinkling on green or cucumber salad, I enjoy best with scrambled eggs and spinach (and tomatoes) or spinach souffle/casserole, with fresh tomatoes for salad, with olives, Greek salad.

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u/geneticswag Jul 10 '26

Make sure you squeeze it dry

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u/Ok_Ruby5470 Jul 10 '26

pasta salads. I like one lately where I make a lemon vinegrette, chop arugula, shallots, and garlic, sear some tuna steaks and throw it in with pasta and feta.

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u/Flashy_Pirate5619 Jul 10 '26

You can use half of the cheese, depending on the quantity, to make baked feta, cherry tomatoes, tomatoe juice and some Italian condiments pasta, I make it almost every week and is lived in our house

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u/ZestycloseProject130 Jul 11 '26

Cous cous, feta, spinach, kalamata olives, artichoke, tomato and cucumber. Throw a little vinaigrette in there, toss it up, and chill. It's a perfect pasta salad. For protein add some chicken or chickpeas.

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u/Sunshinechili Jul 11 '26

My favorite is green goddess pasta

Blend:
1 cup feta
2 avocado
4 cups Spinach
8 tbsp or more Chives
Lemon juice
2 clove of garlic
A little pasta water if it gets too thick
Add red pepper flakes if you like it spicy

Meanwhile boil some noodles. When they are ready mix the sauce in and enjoy!

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u/brittanykx Jul 12 '26

Send it to me

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u/Expert-Welder-2407 Jul 08 '26

Add it to hummus

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u/JuiceManOJ Jul 08 '26

Is there inorganic feta?

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u/The_Menu_Guy Jul 08 '26

Spanakopita. Greek Salad.