Why We Love This Goat Cheese Dip Recipe
I know I have a ton of dip recipes on here, because clearly I’m addicted, but this is truly one of my go-to party dip recipes. It’s no fail, people! Baked goat cheese dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Easy. It takes about 30-40 minutes to bake, but it comes out perfectly hot and delicious. Everything melts together into something absolutely mouth-watering and irresistible. Cheesy. Feta, goat cheese, ricotta… I’m drooling. Crowd-Pleaser. It’s easy to devour this baked cheese dip in no time, and everyone will want more. So dig in and eat as much as you can while it’s still there!
Variations on Baked Goat Cheese Dip
This dip is so easy to change up. Swap any of the cheeses for cream cheese, cottage cheese, or queso blanco. Easily swap the basil for oregano, rosemary, or even parsley. And feel free to swap out the cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes or chopped tomatoes.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover goat cheese dip tightly wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until warmed through and bubbly. I do not recommend freezing this dip, as the creamy cheeses will turn grainy once thawed.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this tasty baked goat cheese dip with toasted bread, crackers, crostini, or crudité for dipping.
More Hot Cheese Dips To Try
Baked Cheese Dip Caprese Dip White Queso Hot Corn and Bacon Beer Cheese Dip Rotel Dip Hot Bacon Feta Dip Queso Fundido Tequila Lime Flaming Cheese Dip
Notes from the Test Kitchen
Note that the roasted tomatoes are prone to pop when biting into them, releasing hot tomato juice… sounds delicious, but also possibly dangerous. So if the tomatoes haven’t split open and deflated themselves, try to poke them and get them to pop open before serving.
How to Make Goat Cheese Dip Step by Step
Make the Dip: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 6-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 cup of low-fat ricotta cheese, 8 ounces (1 log) of goat cheese, ¾ cup of crumbled feta cheese, 1 clove of minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil. Use a spoon to combine as much as possible, although it doesn’t need to be perfect. When combined as much as you can by hand, stir in ⅛ pound of each of the yellow and red cherry tomatoes. Top with Tomatoes: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and top with the remaining ⅛ pound of each of yellow and red cherry tomatoes. Bake the Dip: Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned. Serve with toasted bread or crackers.
