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!

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FAQs

What do you serve 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.

Can you freeze goat cheese dip? ›

To freeze crumbles or a goat cheese spread, store in a freezer-safe container with a lid or wrap well and place in a ziptop freezer bag.

Can you heat up goat cheese? ›

The best cheese to use is ripened goat's cheese which has a rind and creamy centre that melts when heated.

What crackers go best with goat cheese? ›

When you have a cheese as sharp and intense as a goat cheese, it's best not to compete too much. Goats cheese, without any accompaniments, is best served with a plain water cracker.

What vegetable goes well with goat cheese? ›

I used a combination of red pepper, onion, eggplant (or aubergine) and zucchini (or courgette) because this is what I had available. You can leave any vegetables out or add different options, based on your preference.

How long does goat cheese dip last in the fridge? ›

I can attest – it's even good at room temperature or from the fridge! Stored in the fridge, in an airtight container, this goat cheese dip will last for 3-4 days. Happy foot-balling! Some other goodies that you'll love for Sunday!

Can you freeze baked cheese dip? ›

(You'll find the complete recipe below!) After that, the dip is nestled in a baking dish and sent off to the oven for 20 minutes before it comes out hot and bubbling and just begging to top off a cracker. Best part about this dip is that it freezes like a dream!

Can you freeze baked goat cheese? ›

Technically, you can freeze goat cheese. This extends its shelf life, but can change its texture. Especially hard and semi-hard cheeses are more suitable for freezing than soft cheeses, because soft cheeses have a higher moisture content that affects the texture more after freezing.

What fruit goes with goat cheese? ›

Fresh berries balance perfectly with tangy goat cheese, honey, and a bit of flakey sea salt. This may become your go-to for anything from relaxing picnics to sophisticated book club get-togethers.

What is the difference between chevre and goat cheese? ›

It sure is! “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.

Is goat cheese served warm or cold? ›

Always serve goat cheese at room temperature. Bring it out of the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, if possible. Remember, goat cheese is great at almost any time of day and goes well in so many recipes, making the simplest foods spectacular.

Is it OK to leave goat cheese out overnight? ›

For the best taste and quality, cheese should not be left out for longer than two hours at room temperature.

Can you eat raw goats cheese? ›

Why go for Goat Cheese, Raw? Raw milk goat cheese presents an abundance of healthful nutrients. Vitamins, minerals, enzymes, protein, fatty acids and more are waiting to nourish your body with easier digestion. Some folks call goat milk the most complete food known.

Can you eat the skin of goats cheese? ›

If you're talking about a bloomy rind, a washed rind, a goat cheese or a blue cheese ― absolutely eat the rind. They are full of flavor! But if you're talking about something like a wax-wrapped gouda or a cloth-bound cheddar, both rinds are food-safe ― so they CAN be eaten, but they aren't necessarily enjoyable.”

What do you eat with cheese dip? ›

Eat the cheese, dipping accompaniments like cubed bread, cooked potatoes, sliced apples, pears, cornichons, pickled pearl onions, and salami into the pot.

What is good to eat with cheese dip? ›

The best side dishes to serve with queso dip are soft pretzels, nachos, Korean corn dogs, birria quesadillas, mushroom tacos, carne asada burrito, tostilocos, beef enchiladas, tostadas, BBQ chicken wings, chips and salsa, stuffed jalapeños, cauliflower bites, queso stuffed burgers, and fried pickles.

What snacks go well with cheese dip? ›

Crackers: A traditional accompaniment for cheese dip is crackers. They make a strong foundation for the dip and are simple to bite-size pieces. Pretzels: Another preferred food item for dipping in cheese is pretzels. Their chewy texture and salty flavor provide the ideal counterpoint to the richness of the dip.

What foods are eaten with dip? ›

Dips are great because they go with so many foods, from crunchy chips, or fries and onion rings, to healthy snacks like carrot sticks or cut pepper slices!

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