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Whipped Feta with Roasted Carrots and Hot Honey

This whipped feta with roasted carrots and hot honey is a simple way to transform them into something that feels a little more special. Creamy, tangy feta meets warm, caramelized carrots, finished with a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey.
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appeztier, Carrots, Feta Cheese, Side Dish, Whipped Feta
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • For the carrots:
  • 1 lb carrots peeled and halved lengthwise if thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • For the whipped feta:
  • 6 oz feta cheese block, not crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • For finishing:
  • 2 -3 tablespoons hot honey or see notes for a link to my hot honey recipe
  • 1 –2 tablespoons fresh herbs dill or parsley, chopped
  • Optional: extra drizzle of olive oil or lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Place carrots on a sheet pan and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread into an even layer.
  • Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and deeply golden at the edges.
  • While the carrots roast, combine feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Taste and adjust with a little more lemon if you want extra brightness.
  • Spread the whipped feta onto a serving plate (use the back of a spoon to create a swoosh).
  • Top with warm roasted carrots.
  • Drizzle generously with hot honey and finish with fresh herbs.

Notes