# Cheesy Mediterranean Dips This Baked Feta Dip is the Perfect Party Dish By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feta-dip References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/13917-a-baked-feta-dip-for-last-minute-guests-last-minute-cravings) The Food52 blog put together a recipe for a tasty [feta dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fontaine-sante-and-boursin) that can serve as a last-minute party dish. Hosting a party involves a lot of organization and sometimes it can be difficult to get appetizers ready before guests arrive. Instead of resorting to [store-bought dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-cheese-board), this simple recipe can be assembled in less than 20 minutes. The recipe involves basic pantry ingredients, making it perfect for unorganized party planners. All that's required is combining the ingredients and then baking for about 15 minutes. Not only is the recipe easy to assemble, but it is also extremely tasty. The combination of traditional Mediterranean ingredients and [creamy melted cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-bake-fondues) is sure to satisfy even the pickiest party guests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Quick Party Dishes:** Create recipes that can be assembled in a short amount of time to cater to unorganized party planners. - **Pantry Ingredient Recipes:** Develop recipes that utilize basic pantry ingredients to provide convenience for busy party hosts. - **Mediterranean Fusion:** Combine traditional Mediterranean flavors with other cuisines or ingredients to create exciting and unique party dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Retail:** Create specialty lines of pre-made party dips and spreads to cater to time-strapped party hosts. - **Meal Kit Delivery:** Include quick and easy party dip recipes in meal kit offerings to provide convenience for customers hosting gatherings. - **Catering Services:** Offer a variety of Mediterranean-inspired party dishes to meet the demands of customers searching for flavorful and convenient options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whipped Feta Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-feta.md) - [Spreadable Feta Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamas-whipped-feta.md) - [Conveniently Packaged Nut-Free Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tre-stelle.md) - [Garlicky Asiago Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-garlic-asiago-cheese-dip.md) - [Versatile Cheese-Based Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuman-cheese-delve.md) - [Convenient Cheesy Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-party-cheesy-dip.md) - [Aromatic Whipped Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-whipped-dips.md) - [Wine-Infused Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syrah-soaked-toscano-cheese-spread-dip.md) - [Protein-Topped Savory Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shawarma-dip.md)