Emeril’s Feta Spread

This feta spread is perfect when paired with Greek-style lamb kebabs.

Feta Spread
(Makes 2 cups)

Ingredients

• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• ½ cup Greek-style yogurt
• 2 tablespoons minced green onion tops
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste (depending on the saltiness of the feta)
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in bowl, and stir to blend well.
2. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to allow flavors to blend.

Greek-Style Lamb Kabobs and Feta Spread by Emeril Lagasse, from Emeril at the Grill: A Cookbook for All Seasons, Harper Studio Publishers, New York, 2009, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.; Photo by Steven Freeman