halfbakedharvest5.0
Whipped Feta and Roasted Jalapeño Greek Pizza
The whipped feta is my new thing. I could slather it on everything, dip anything into it or, heck just give me a spoon. Basically it's feta cheese, roasted garlic, basil and lemon and it is KILLER. So good. Oh gosh and the roasted jalapeño's? Holly yum!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 45m⏳ Prep: 2h🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Tieghan Gerard📖 halfbakedharvest
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●oven
- ●food processor
- ●baking sheet
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
For the Dough: In a large bowl, combine water, yeast and honey. Mix with a spoon, then let sit until foamy, about ⏱️ 10 minutes. Add in 2 1/2 cups flour and olive oil stirring with a spoon until the dough comes together but is still sticky. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and work the additional 1/2 cup flour in to the dough, kneading it on a floured surface for a few minutes. You can also do all the mixing and kneading in your stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Rub the same bowl with olive oil then place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for about 1 1/⏱️ 2 hours.
warm water (100-105 degrees)1 cupolive oil1 tablespoon
2
While the dough rises make the whipped feta and roast the garlic and peppers. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Wrap the the garlic cloves in foil and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for ⏱️ 20-25 minutes or until the garlic is soft. At the same time, brush the red pepper and jalapenos with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then either grill or roast them – I stuck them in the oven with garlic and just watched until they were charred. Remove both from oven and let cool. Once they are cooled, remove skins, cut in half and discard the seeds (I left some seeds in) and slice.
garlic (peeled)6 clovespepper1 teaspoonjalapeño peppers4olive oil1 tablespoonred pepper1
3
Add crumbled feta and roasted garlic cloves to a food processor and pulse until small crumbs remain. Add in the cream cheese and puree for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides when necessary, until feta is super creamy. Add in the olive oil, lemon juice, basil, dill and pepper. Puree until combined and smooth.
garlic (peeled)6 clovesolive oil1 tablespoonleaves fresh basil8fresh basil (sliced, for garnish)dried dill1 teaspoonpepper1 teaspoonred pepper1jalapeño peppers4
4
After the dough has risen, punch it down and place it back on the floured surface. Cut the dough in half and either freeze the other half, save for another day or double the toppings listed above to make two pizzas (there is probably enough whipped feta for 2 pizzas). Using a rolling pin or your hands, form it into your desired shape and place on a baking sheet or pizza peel.
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees or follow the [cast iron skillet method|https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/green-olive-pesto-pizza-with-roasted-red-peppers-and-feta-stuffed-crust/].
pepper1 teaspoonjalapeño peppers4
6
Spread a nice thick layer of the whipped feta (I used about half to three-fourths) all over the pizza crust. Scatter the sliced roasted red pepper, sliced olives and 1/3 of the roasted jalapeños on top. Cover with the mozzarella cheese and then top that with the chopped tomatoes and the remaining roasted jalapeños. Sprinkle on the crumbled feta and pine nutes. Place in the oven and bake for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes, until cheese and crust is golden and bubbly. Remove and immediately top with the fresh basil. Let cool five minutes, slice and serve.
pepper1 teaspoonred pepper1leaves fresh basil8fresh basil (sliced, for garnish)
Nutrition Facts
calories
920 kcal
fat Content
37 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
9 g
sugar Content
15 g
sodium Content
1209 mg
protein Content
29 g
cholesterol Content
70 mg
carbohydrate Content
97 g
saturated Fat Content
14 g
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback
0 ReviewsLoading reviews...