Goat Cheese Dip with Garlic
This Goat Cheese Dip is creamy, warm, and full of garlic and herb flavor.
It only takes a few minutes to mix before going into the oven, so it works well when you need a simple appetizer without much fuss.
Serve the baked goat cheese dip hot with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or sun-dried tomatoes.
Add a little honey on top if you like a sweet and savory combination.
Ingredients
- 8 oz soft goat cheese
- 3.5 oz (about ½ cup) cream cheese
- 1.75 oz (about ¼ cup) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for slight sweetness)
- 2-3 tbsp nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans), for garnish
- Croutons, crackers, and sun-dried tomatoes for serving
Cook and Prep Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cool Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
How to Make Goat Cheese Dip
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
Add the minced garlic, olive oil, rosemary/thyme, salt, and pepper.
If you prefer a touch of sweetness, stir in 1 teaspoon of honey.
Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased small baking dish.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the top is slightly golden and creamy.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with nuts, and drizzle with honey if desired.
Serve hot with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or sun-dried tomatoes.
More Recipes with Cheese
- For another goat cheese recipe, try this Blueberry Goat Cheese Flatbread, made with creamy goat cheese, blueberries, and a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze.
- Mac and Cheese Bites turn creamy mac and cheese into an easy bite-sized appetizer that works well for parties and game day.
- Serve Crispy Parmesan Garlic Potato Stacks when you want a cheesy potato side dish with golden, crisp edges and plenty of garlic flavor.
- Twice Baked Potatoes are filled with a creamy, cheesy potato mixture and make a hearty side dish for dinner.
- For another bite-sized option, try these Baked Parmesan Potato Bites, made with mashed potatoes and Parmesan and baked until golden.
- A simple Burrata Appetizer is another great choice for cheese lovers, especially when you need something quick to put together for guests.
Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the minced garlic, olive oil, rosemary/thyme, salt, and pepper.
- If you prefer a touch of sweetness, stir in 1 teaspoon of honey.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased small baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the top is slightly golden and creamy.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with nuts, and drizzle with honey if desired.
- Serve hot with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or sun-dried tomatoes.
