Goat Cheese Dip Recipes

GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Refrigerate bruschetta for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
• Remove bruschetta from the refrigerator and transfer to a small saucepan. Add goat cheese and Cheddar cheese. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl to serve.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Blend goat cheese, oil and yogurt in processor until smooth. Add herbs and season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours. Serve dip with toasted baguette slices and raw vegetables.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, parmesan and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor and season with pepper; puree until smooth. Brush a 1-quart baking dish with olive oil, then spread the cheese mixture in the dish, mounding it slightly higher around the edge than in the middle. Bake until golden and heated through, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, chives, vinegar, garlic, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Spoon the tomato mixture on top of the dip. Serve with baguette slices.

GOAT CHEESE AND HERB DIP

Steps:

• Blend goat cheese, oil and yogurt in processor until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Mix in all herbs and flowers, if desired. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until dip is cold and flavors blend, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
• Serve dip with toasted baguette slices and raw vegetables.

CRUDITES WITH GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Blend goat cheese, ricotta, vinegar, salt, a pinch of pepper, the sugar, and oil in a food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer dip to a serving bowl; season with pepper. Serve with endive and radishes.