Whipped Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta 🧀🌶️🥖🔥 Tangy, Creamy, and Smoky-Sweet With a Bold Mediterranean Bite

This bruschetta is all about high-impact flavor: sharp, salty whipped feta as the base, topped with roasted red peppers, a touch of olive oil, and fresh herbs.

It’s a little Greek, a little Italian, and completely addicting. Serve it warm or room temp — either way, it disappears fast.

Ingredients (Makes ~10–12 pieces)

For the whipped feta

• 6 oz feta cheese (block-style, not crumbled)
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1 clove garlic or ½ tsp fresh oregano

For the topping

• 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced or diced (jarred or homemade)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped parsley, basil, or mint
• Optional: pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika

For the bread

• 1 baguette or rustic loaf, sliced ½-inch thick
• Olive oil for brushing
• Optional: 1 garlic clove, halved (for rubbing)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the whipped feta
In a food processor, blend feta, yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Add garlic or oregano if desired. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Prep the red peppers
Pat jarred peppers dry if needed. Slice or dice them, then toss with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, pepper, and optional spices or herbs.

Step 3: Toast the bread
Brush bread with olive oil and toast in a skillet or under the broiler until golden and crisp. Rub with garlic while warm for extra flavor.

Step 4: Assemble
Spread whipped feta on each toast. Top with red pepper slices and a sprinkle of herbs or chili flakes. Finish with a tiny drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Add kalamata olives or capers for salty punch
• Use roasted cherry tomatoes instead of peppers
• Mix smoked paprika into the feta for depth
• Top with a poached egg for a brunch spin
• Try a swirl of harissa or pesto for extra color and flavor

Pro Tips

• Use good-quality block feta — it blends smoother and has more flavor
• Pat roasted peppers dry to avoid soggy toast
• Make whipped feta in advance — it holds in the fridge for 3–4 days
• Let toasts cool slightly before spreading for max crunch

Final Thoughts

Whipped Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta is rich, bold, and layered — a flavor bomb that’s equal parts creamy, smoky, and fresh. It looks gorgeous, eats like a dream, and makes any gathering feel like a little Mediterranean escape.

Whip it. Top it. Bring the bold. 🧀🌶️🥖🔥

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