Baked Goat Cheese Dip is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly delicious! Pair it with crostini and a dollop of marinara and you’ll be in appetizer heaven.
This post is all about how to make Baked Goat Cheese Dip.
This appetizer is hands down one of the BEST you could make for any party. It’s also super easy and quick to put together, making it even better.
This dip’s creamy and cheesy main ingredients include goat cheese (of course), cream cheese, and parmesan cheese. Add some fresh herbs and a crunchy light panko coating before baking it to warm perfection. Serve this app with a chilled glass of white wine or a cocktail, and watch the evening unfold perfectly.
This savory dip is slightly spicy and pairs great with crackers, sliced baguettes, or crostini. Adding a dollop of marinara on the side will only level up the excellence of this fantastic cheese spread.
Let’s delve into the simple steps on how to make this baked goat cheese appetizer dip. You’ll be surprised at how fast you can whip up this unique recipe, and soon, friends and family will be requesting you make this for every gathering!
Baked Goat Cheese Dip Appetizer
Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:
- (1) 8 or 10 ounce log of Goat Cheese, room temperature.
- 4 ounces of Cream Cheese, room temperature.
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese, grated.
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced.
- 2 tbsp Fresh Chives, chopped.
- 1/2 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (omit if you don’t want the goat cheese dip to taste slightly spicy.)
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- Extra Virgin olive oil, about 2 to 3 tablespoons.
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- Marinara, this is an optional side sauce.
- Serve with crackers, crostini, or toasted baguette slices.
Equipment Needed:
- Food Processor – This is helpful to mix all of the ingredients into a smooth cheese spread, but you can certainly use a spoon.
- Sharp knife – For chopping.
- Oven
How To Make Baked Goat Cheese Dip, Step-By-Step:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2: Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, one tablespoon of fresh chives, and ground black pepper to a food processor or mixing bowl. Please make sure the goat cheese and cream cheese are at room temperature because this will make mixing them into a creamy spread easier.
Step 3: Pulse the ingredients in the food processor until you get a smooth spread or mix by hand. Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed.
Step 4: Brush the baking dish with olive oil and spread the cheese dip mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs to the top of the goat cheese dip evenly.
Step 6: Next, drizzle the top with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle one tablespoon of fresh chives on top.
Step 7: Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F. The dip should be heated thoroughly.
Step 8: Let the dip sit for a couple of minutes, and then serve hot with crackers, crostini, or toasted baguette slices. A dollop of marinara sauce on the side is fantastic with this appetizer.
Tips And Tricks For This Best Goat Cheese Dip
- The goat cheese log and cream cheese should be at room temperature before starting to mix the ingredients into a creamy spread.
- Serving this dip with a tablespoon of marinara sauce on the side adds tasty contrast to the spread.
- Use bell peppers, carrots, celery, or cucumber slices in lieu of bread if you’d like.
- Bake it right before your guests come. This appetizer dip should be served hot.
Frequently Asked Questions For Baked Goat Cheese Dip:
Where Can I Buy Goat Cheese?
You can buy a log of plain goat cheese at most any grocery store in the deli section. You can also purchase goat cheese online. For this recipe, it’s recommended you buy a log and not whipped goat cheese or crumbled because the log is creamier.
Can This Goat Cheese Dip Be Made Ahead Of Time?
Yes, but do not bake it until you are ready to serve guests. You can mix up this creamy dip ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator in an air-tight container until you are ready to bake the dip.
Is Feta Cheese The Same As Goat Cheese?
Both kinds of cheese are white and look similar; however, they are not the same. Feta cheese is made from sheep’s milk and goat’s milk, while goat cheese is made 100% from goat’s milk.
Can You Reheat This Goat Cheese Dip?
If you have leftover baked goat cheese dip, you can reheat it in the microwave or pop it back in the oven in a baking dish at 300 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes until it is heated thoroughly.
Does Goat Cheese Really Melt In The Oven?
Goat cheese does melt in the oven, but it doesn’t ever get gooey like warm mozzarella or cheddar because goat cheese contains more acid. After the goat cheese has been baked in the oven, it tastes soft, creamy, and warm.
And Does Goat Cheese Taste Good Melted?
Yes! Melted goat cheese tastes the same as when it’s not baked but way creamier.
What Can I Do With A Plain Block Of Goat Cheese If I Don’t Want To Make This Dip?
If you have a log of goat cheese, but don’t want to make this dip, plain goat cheese is a delicious spread for crackers, toast, or on top of pasta. You can even add goat cheese to lasagna. The possibilities are endless!
Goat Cheese Dip Variation Recipes:
Baked Goat Cheese Balls
You can follow this fantastic recipe if you’d like to make goat cheese balls. It’s an entirely different variation from baked goat cheese dip.
Baked Goat Cheese Dip With Fig Jam
The great thing about this appetizer dip is that you can pair it with several different sauces or jams. Fig jam, in particular, complements goat cheese perfectly.
Baked Goat Cheese Dip With Honey
Drizzle some honey on the side with this appetizer dip if you want a sweet complement to the cheese mixture. Be sure to serve this with a loaf of crusty bread like a french baguette.
Baked Goat Cheese Dip With Marinara
A popular and favorite side sauce for this recipe is marinara! Invest in a high-quality marinara for the full tasty effect of this warm goat cheese dip.
Baked Goat Cheese Dip Appetizer
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Sharp knife
- Measuring spoons and cups
- 1 Quart baking dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Ingredients For Making Baked Goat Cheese Dip
- 1 8-10 ounce Goat cheese log at room temperature.
- 4 ounces Cream cheese at room temperature.
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated.
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced.
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped.
- 1/2 tbsp Red pepper flakes, omit if you don't want the dip to be slightly spicy.
- 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2-3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- Marinara, this is an optional side sauce.
- Serve with crackers, crostini, or toasted baguette slices.
Instructions
How To Make Baked Goat Cheese Dip, Step-By-Step
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, one tablespoon of fresh chives, and ground black pepper to a food processor or mixing bowl. Please make sure the goat cheese and cream cheese are at room temperature because this will make mixing them into a creamy spread easier.
- Pulse the ingredients in the food processor until you get a smooth spread or mix by hand. Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed.
- Brush the baking dish with olive oil and spread the cheese dip mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs to the top of the goat cheese dip evenly.
- Next, drizzle the top with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle one tablespoon of fresh chives on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees F. The dip should be heated thoroughly.
- Let the dip sit for a couple of minutes, and then serve hot with crackers, crostini, or toasted baguette slices. A dollop of marinara sauce on the side is fantastic with this appetizer.
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Final Thoughts On This Baked Goat Cheese Dip Appetizer
This simple baked goat cheese dip is one of my favorites to serve, and I’m confident you’ll feel the same! Leave a review below if you make this dip because I love hearing about others’ experiences with this easy and delicious dish.
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