Greek Feta Spread (Kopanisti)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 lb. Greek or French feta cheese
• 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbs. minced fresh mint or 1 tsp. crumbled
• dried mint
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, plus more as needed
• 6 Italian peperoncini (pickled green peppers),
• chopped, plus more as needed