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Warm and Easy Baked Goat Cheese Dip Recipe

Warm and Easy Baked Goat Cheese Dip

A creamy, savory goat cheese dip baked until hot and lightly golden around the edges. It is ready in about 30 minutes and is perfect with toasted bread, crackers, pita chips, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Fresh goat cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup Finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream or sour cream
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch Red-pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
  • As needed Toasted baguette slices, crackers, pita chips, or raw vegetables

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Let the goat cheese and cream cheese sit at room temperature until softened.
  2. In a bowl, beat or stir together the goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan, cream, garlic, olive oil, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper, and optional red-pepper flakes until mostly smooth.
  3. Spoon the mixture into a small shallow gratin dish, ovenproof skillet, or baking dish measuring about 1 to 1 1/2 quarts.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, watching closely near the end, until the dip is hot, softened, and lightly golden around the edges.
  5. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and a small drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, crackers, pita chips, or raw vegetables.

Notes

Use a shallow baking dish for even heating and a lightly browned surface. Do not overbake, because goat cheese can become firmer and drier when heated too long.