Roasting the Pepper and Garlic

1. Start with the red bell pepper.  Cut it in half and cut out the stem, seeds, and ribs inside the pepper.
2. Next, place the halved pepper in a small bowl.
3. Without removing the skin of the garlic, place whole cloves into the bowl with the pepper.
4. Drizzle 3T olive oil over the peppers and garlic and stir until all are coated.
5. Place the peppers on a baking sheet face down.
6. Next, put the garlic cloves inside a small piece of foil and wrap it up so it’s fully covered.  Put the foil-wrapped garlic on the baking sheet with the pepper.
7. Broil for 10 – 15 minutes, turning the peppers over after 5 – 7 minutes.  The peppers are done when the outside is starting to brown.  Be mindful that broiling will cook quickly if you aren’t watching! Keep a close eye on them, as all ovens cook differently.  *This step can be done 1 day in advance if you are trying to prep for entertaining or for a special meal.  You can roast the pepper and garlic and refrigerate overnight, then it’s ready to pop into the food processor before serving.
8. When the pepper and garlic are finished roasting, remove them from the pan and let cool on a plate or cutting board.  When the foil is cool enough to touch, go ahead and open it up.

Whipping the Feta

1. You can work on the whipping feta while the garlic and red pepper are cooling.
2. Place the feta, whipping cream, and olive oil into a food processor (like this Kitchenaid Food Processor from Amazon) and mix until loosely blended.
3. Cut the pepper into smaller, 1/2 – 1 inch pieces so it’s easier to puree in the food processor, then place the peppers in the food processor.
4. Squeeze the insides of the garlic out of the skin and into the food processor.
5. Blend until the roasted red pepper is pureed and mixed into the cheese mixture.  The dip will still be slightly textured due to the feta cheese and will not necessarily be smooth.
6. Slowly add small amounts of olive oil, starting with 1/4 cup, and adding small amounts as you blend.  Continue to blend in the food processor until you reach the desired consistency.
7. Using a spatula, transfer the dip to a serving dish.
8. Serve with warm pita triangles or seasoned pita chips.