Baked Goat Cheese Dip Appetizer: Your New Favorite Recipe! (2024)

I can confidently say this goat cheese dip is one of the best appetizer recipes in the world. Yep — the world! Each time I make this easy dip it gets rave reviews. My friends even specifically request that I bring it to parties now!Baked Goat Cheese Dip Appetizer: Your New Favorite Recipe! (1)

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This dip is CRAZY easy to make, and it will impress every taste bud it meets. If you ask me, few things are better than goat cheese. But when you heat it up and combine it with a bunch of other savory flavors? Even better!!!

It's become one of my my go-to appetizers for get togethers because it's so quick and easy, and it's always gobbled up in no time.

Can't say I'm surprised though...When you use three types of cheese and combine garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and olive oil, it's bound to be delicious! Once you dip crackers and other crunchy foods into it, it's even better.

I can CONFIDENTLY say this will be one of the best goat cheese recipes you ever get your hands on!

If you're looking for something light, try my French onion Greek yogurt high protein dip next!

Goat Cheese Dip 2020 Update

Okay — here we are in 2020 and I need to give you a little update about this goat cheese recipe.

I first published it back in 2018. Since then, it's been a big part of making XO&So what it is! This was my first recipe to "go viral," with almost 2 million recipe views on Pinterest.

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You can serve it with a whole bunch of different things on the side. AND you can make it as spicy or as mild as you'd like. Gotta love the versatility!

When it comes to goat cheese recipes, you seriously can't beat this!

You can be pretty loosie-goosie with most of these ingredients & still end up with a delicious dip. So, if you want a little more cream cheese & less goat cheese, go for it. Or if you want it spicier, go ahead & add more red pepper flakes. Etc etc etc.

Ingredients

  • Goat cheese log
  • Cream cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Minced garlic
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Rosemary

Where to buy goat cheese

Almost every big grocery store will sell goat cheese. In addition to plain goat cheese, you'll see flavored versions like black pepper, herb and garlic, or cranberry goat cheese.

You'll usually find goat cheese in or near the deli section. If there's a specialty cheese section in your grocery store, be sure to check there too.

How to make goat cheese dip

  • The first thing you'll want to do is set out your cream cheese and goat cheese and let them come to room temperature, or at least warm up a little bit. Otherwise, it'll be really tough to mix everything together.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Then, you'll combine all of your ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir well until all the seasonings are mixed in and well-combined.

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  • Next, you'll spread the goat cheese dip mixture into your baking dish. I wipe the edges down with a paper towel so little bits don't get burned onto the dish.

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  • Once your oven is ready, you'll bake your goat cheese appetizer for between 15-20 minutes. Baking time could depend on the size of your baking dish and how brown you want the top to get. I bake mine for 18 minutes.

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When it's ready, it'll be the perfect texture for dipping bread, crackers, or vegetables!

You can top it with a bit more rosemary, red pepper flakes, or olive oil if you'd like.

Other easy appetizers

I've been known to use goat cheese in a lot of dishes and it's definitely one of my all time favorite ingredients!

But if you're looking for other easy appetizers without goat cheese, I've got options for that too!

  1. My cucumber cream cheese toasts could practically be made by a toddler. And they're SO good!
  2. Crispy baked buffalo cauliflower bites are a GAME CHANGER! As of 2020, they're my most popular recipe.
  3. These baked tomatoes stuffed with parmesan and panko crumbs are great as an easy appetizer OR a vegetarian side dish.

Okay — now back to the goat cheese dip!

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A quick note

I've always had amazing feedback about this recipe! Someone on Pinterest mentioned this dip had a thicker texture than they expected so they added marinara sauce (sounds yummy!).

Depending on the moisture content of your goat cheese, it can have a more "grainy" or drier texture. But this is a thick dip/spread, not a sauce so it's thick like you see in pictures.

Just wanted to give you a heads up before you make this incase you're looking for something really saucy! 🙂

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Baked Goat Cheese Dip Appetizer

If you've been searching for goat cheese appetizer recipes, you've found the best one! This dip is the PERFECT food to bring to parties that will be gobbled up in no time.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Servings 8

Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz goat cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup parmesan shredded
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil top with more after baking, if desired
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust according to how spicy you want this dip to be
  • 2 teaspoon rosemary finely chopped, plus more for garnish if you'd like
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.

    Combine the goat cheese and all other ingredients (either by hand or with a food processor) until everything is well-incorporated, and transfer to an oven-safe dish.

  • Bake for 15-20 minutes. The top will start to brown slightly & get nice and bubbly. (I bake mine for 18 minutes every time)

  • Top with a bit more rosemary and/or olive oil, if desired.

    Serve hot with crackers, chips, pretzels, vegetables, bread, or anything else you can use for dipping!

Notes

If you don't want a spicy appetizer, you can totally omit the red pepper flakes. But if you're okay with a little kick, I highly recommend you try it!

If you want to prepare this dip ahead of time, mix all of the ingredients and put them in your baking dish. Cover tightly and refrigerate. I recommend letting it come to room temperature before baking it when you're ready.

You can also microwave leftovers and it still tastes great.

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 506mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 1mg

Keyword appetizer, dip, goat cheese

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Hope you love it as much as I do!

xo - Chelsea

PS. If you've tried this goat cheese recipe, I'd love to hear what you think of it in the comments below! Please go ahead and use the rating option if you'd like as well! I really appreciate it.

If you want another easy holiday appetizer, my whipped feta with cranberry sauce, pistachios, and honey is awesome. And bonus: it doesn't require any baking!

Other dip recipes

  • Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Pepper Jelly

Looking for other great goat cheese recipes?

Check these out:

  • GOAT CHEESE GRILLED CHEESE WITH HONEY AND RED PEPPER FLAKES

Get to know more about me, (Chelsea Kram) and XO&So here: About Me.

By the way, I also have a new page on my site with a bunch of helpful links. It has links to my social profiles, LTK, Amazon Storefront, etc. There's NO pressure to shop from any of these links. But if you're curious about the products I use, etc., that's where you'll find them. As always, I appreciate your support SO much!

Baked Goat Cheese Dip Appetizer: Your New Favorite Recipe! (2024)

FAQs

What to eat with goat cheese dip? ›

This stupid easy to make Baked Goat Cheese dip comes together in less than 20 minutes and can be served by itself with veggies, fruits, and crackers or as a part of a meat and cheese platter, especially if you are entertaining in your house. The recipe for this easy goat cheese appetizer has 2 folds.

Where is goat cheese most popular? ›

It is particularly popular in the Persian Gulf region. The cheese has a mild taste similar to feta but less salty.

What is goat cheese made from? ›

Unlike feta, goat cheese is made using – you guessed it – goat milk. There are many varieties of chèvre, each with its own characteristics. Président® goat cheese is light, creamy and rindless, made in the Poitou-Charentes region of France, an area particularly known for this dairy delicacy.

What vegetable goes well with goat cheese? ›

Marinated grilled vegetables with whipped goat cheese – eggplants, peppers, zucchini, asparagus, and onions, marinated and grilled till soft on the inside and charred on the outside, then doused in garlicky marinade, and served with whipped goat cheese on the side.

What to avoid with goat? ›

But, just like other animals, goats shouldn't consume things like garlic, onion, chocolate or any source of caffeine, to name a few. Although most goats wouldn't eat leftover meat scraps, they shouldn't be offered them either. Citrus fruits should also be avoided, as they can really upset the rumen.

What fruit goes best with goat cheese? ›

Plump, juicy Oregold peaches, grown in Southern Oregon, have a deep sweetness and light tang, making them a terrific match for bright-tasting, tangy, soft, and creamy goat cheese. Slice fresh peaches, or serve dollops of Oregold peach preserves alongside Laura Chenel Coney Chévre.

What nuts go best with goat cheese? ›

Walnuts + Goat Cheese – Walnuts have a smooth texture that goes great with goat cheese. Drizzle a little bit of honey on top to give the combo a sweeter, milder taste.

How to make goat cheese taste better? ›

This plain goat's cheese is an excellent canvas to make flavored versions that you can use on toast, bread, salads, bagels, or anywhere you'd like a chunk of creamy and tangy cheese: Herb: Add salt to taste and mix in fresh herbs like tarragon, dill, basil, or parsley. Dry herbs also work great.

What is goat cheese called in America? ›

Chevre” means both “goat” and “goat cheese” in French and is frequently used to refer to fresh goat cheeses in particular. Fresh goat cheese, or chevre, is bright, tart, tangy, and delicious, but goat cheese comes in all shapes, sizes, and ages.

What is a good brand of goat cheese? ›

Vermont Creamery Goat Cheese

The best goat cheese comes from the maker of the best butter, Vermont Creamery. It's an absolute stunner of a goat cheese. Perfect for salads thanks to its slightly crumbly texture, this cheese is classically tangy, quite grassy, but still creamy. You take a bite and your mouth waters.

Who buys goat cheese? ›

France and Germany are the key goat cheese consumers in the region. Further, the increase in new product launches containing goat milk has boosted its regional market growth. Asia Pacific region is witnessing a substantial growth due to the rapid urbanization and increasing population.

What is goat cheese called in the grocery store? ›

The term “goat cheese” is often synonymous with chèvre cheese, the fresh, rindless logs of goat cheese that may be found everywhere from your grocery store dairy department to artisanal cheese shops and farmers' markets.

What country is goat cheese from? ›

In the 8th century A.D the Moors brought goats to the Loire Valley where French goat cheeses, or chèvres were first made, Chèvre in French simply means goat, and that's where our story begins.

Is goat cheese bad for your cholesterol? ›

You don't have to take cheese out completely, but choose alternatives. Goat cheese, parmesan, and blue cheese are lower in cholesterol. Or go for the low-fat options.

What do you eat with cheese dip? ›

Serve your Queso dip with a variety of dipping options such as tortilla chips, pretzel bites, toasted bread, or even vegetables like celery and bell peppers.

What else can you eat with dip? ›

Hearty dips call for sturdy dippers. You need a solid platform to support all that good stuff. Tortilla chips, thicker potato chips, crackers, toasts and bagel crisps, bread sticks and pretzels, slices apples and pears, and raw veggies work best with these dips.

What protein goes with goat cheese? ›

Chicken: You can't go wrong with chicken when it comes to goat cheese salads; there are dozens of recipes out there that pair the two together. From grilled chicken to baked chicken to chicken Caesar salads, you're sure to find something you'll love.

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