Description
A rich, creamy, tangy cheese sauce with feta that blends Mediterranean flavors with weeknight ease. Perfect over pasta, grilled veggies, or as a dip, this sauce is bold, comforting, and surprisingly versatile.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (full-fat recommended)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional for brightness)
- 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (optional for extra creaminess)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of red chili flakes (optional for heat)
- Fresh herbs (optional: dill, parsley, oregano)
Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the milk or cream and stir continuously until warm but not boiling.
- Add crumbled feta cheese and reduce heat to low.
- Stir until the feta begins to soften and break down.
- Whisk in lemon juice, pepper, Greek yogurt, and any optional herbs or spices.
- Continue stirring for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based feta and oat milk.
- To make it thicker, stir in ½ tsp flour or cornstarch.
- For extra flavor, sauté the garlic in olive oil before adding milk.
- Avoid boiling the sauce — feta performs best over medium to low heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dip, Condiment, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving = 3 tablespoons
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.2 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg