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Overhead view of a small black pan with goat cheese dip, sprinkled with fresh thyme.
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5 from 2 votes

Baked Goat Cheese Dip

Perfect with crackers, crostini, or naan, creamy baked goat cheese dip is hard to resist. It's a wonderful appetizer that's always a hit!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dips & Spreads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 10.5 ounces goat cheese log
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for drizzling after baking)
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped (see note)
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced thyme
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt, to taste
  • crostini, crackers, or mini naan for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • In a food processor, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, and pepper until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
    10.5 ounces goat cheese log, 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • By hand, fold in herbs and lemon zest. Taste and add salt if desired.
    ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 teaspoon finely minced thyme, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, salt, to taste
  • Spread into a baking dish and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until warm and just starting to bubble around the edges. Don’t overheat the dip. It should be creamy and not starting to separate. The length of baking time depends somewhat on the size of your baking dish.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, if desired. Serve with crostini, crackers, or mini naan.

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Notes

  • Yield: Makes about 2 cups. One serving is 2 tablespoons, which is 16 servings, but that can vary depending on the size of each serving and what other appetizers you're serving. 
  • Garlic: If fresh garlic is too pungent for you, substitute ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder instead. You can omit the garlic entirely if you prefer.
  • Serving alternative: This dip is also good as a cold dip instead of baked. Simply skip the baking step and serve the dip immediately. 
  • Storage: Once the dip has been heated, it's best eaten right away. Leftovers can be covered tightly and stored in the fridge for a couple of days.
  • Make ahead tip: Prepare the dip but don't bake it. Store in a covered container for up to two days. When ready to serve, spread the dip in an oven safe container and heat. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 205mg | Sugar: 1g

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