Baked Goat Cheese Dip: because sometimes, you just need a bubbling hot, creamy, tangy masterpiece to remind you that bread is merely a vehicle for cheese. This dish is what happens when goat cheese decides to throw itself a golden, melty party—your taste buds are invited, and RSVPs are mandatory. Grab a cracker, a spoon, or just dive in like the dairy-loving legend you are.

This Baked Goat Cheese Dip is so irresistibly creamy and tangy, even your crackers will be fighting for a dip. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with anything else.

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

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

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased small baking dish.

Step 4: Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the top is slightly golden and creamy.

Step 5: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with nuts, and drizzle with honey if desired.

Step 6: Serve hot with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or sun-dried tomatoes.

Whether you’re hosting a party or just treating yourself, this Baked Goat Cheese Dip is guaranteed to steal the show. Grab a cracker, dig in, and let the cheesy magic happen!

Creamy Baked Goat Cheese Dip

This Baked Goat Cheese Dip is rich, creamy, and irresistibly tangy—perfect for parties or a cozy night in. Easy to make and impossible to resist!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword baked goat cheese dip

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Ingredients

8 ounces goat cheese soft
3.5 ounces cream cheese about 1/2 cup
1.75 ounces sour cream or Greek yogurt about 1/4 cup
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 sweetness
2-3 tbsp nuts walnuts or pecans, for garnish
Croutons, crackers, and sun-dried tomatoes for serving

Instructions

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.