Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Dip

The perfect “make ahead” dip for your next game day party or family get together, this dip bakes in just 20 minutes and has only 9 ingredients (including salt and pepper)!!!

How do I make Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Dip?

*Printable recipe card available at the bottom of this post with full details*

You’ll start by roasting the garlic. Slice the tops off two heads of garlic and drizzle the cut sides with olive oil.

Then sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast, cut side down.

Squeeze the roasted heads of garlic into into a bowl along with goat cheese, Parmesan, milk, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Lightly oil baking dish and spread dip in an even layer. 

Top dip with grape tomatoes. Then drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake for 20 minutes and serve with sliced French bread and crispy crackers!

Can this goat cheese dip be made ahead of time?

Yes! This dip can be made at least three days in advance.

Follow the recipe instructions below and just before baking, cover and refrigerate. When you’re ready to bake, let the dip sit out on your counter for 30-60 minutes so that it can come to room temperature again.

Then bake for 20 minutes and enjoy!

How should I reheat leftover dip?

In the oven! I can’t imagine you’d have any leftovers, but if you do just re-heat the leftovers in the same baking dish in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.

If you have any Parmesan cheese leftover, throw a sprinkle of that on top before re-heating for a little added flavor.

Tips for making the best Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Dip:

• Don’t be afraid of the garlic. Two heads of garlic sounds like a lot but I promise, it’s not. The roasting process really mellows the flavor of the garlic. Honestly if you love garlic as much as I do, you even could go ahead and add three heads of garlic!
• Use a log of goat cheese (as opposed to pre-crumbled goat cheese). I prefer to use a log of goat cheese in this recipe as it seems to melt better and gives the dip a smooth and creamy texture.
• Don’t skip the tomatoes. The tomatoes might seem like a garnish, but they truly are a vital part of this delicious dip. They add a delicious freshness and nice texture to the dish.
• Season, season, season. This dip is very simple. The ingredient list is short. Moderate amounts of salt and pepper will go a long way to boost the flavors of this dip. Don’t be afraid to use them!

Other delicious dips you will love:

• Easy Spinach & Artichoke Dip
• Simple Mediterranean Dip
• Olive Oil & Balsamic Bread Dip
• Greek Potato Wedges with Tzatziki

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Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Dip

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

• Author: Midwest Foodie
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings
• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American

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Description

The perfect “make ahead” dip for your next game day party or family get together, this dip bakes in just 20 minutes and has only 9 ingredients.

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Ingredients

• 2 heads garlic
• 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• Kosher salt
• fresh cracked pepper
• 10 oz. goat cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup grape tomatoes
• sliced French bread for dipping

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice the top off of each head of garlic. Drizzle cut size of each head with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Place cut side down on a baking sheet. 
4. Roast for 30 minutes.
5. Allow garlic to cool until you are able to touch it.
6. Turn oven to 350 degrees.
7. Add goat cheese, Parmesan and milk to a medium bowl.
8. Squeeze cloves of garlic into the bowl and stir to combine all ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Lightly oil a small baking dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Then spread goat cheese mixture in an even layer in the baking dish.
10. Top goat cheese mixture with tomatoes, then drizzle tomatoes with remaining teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
11. Bake for 20 minutes. Then broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
12. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh thyme if desired.
13. Serve warm with sliced French bread and crackers.

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Notes

Don’t be afraid of the garlic. Two heads of garlic sounds like a lot but I promise, it’s not. The roasting process really mellows the flavor of the garlic. Honestly if you love garlic as much as I do, you even could go ahead and add three heads of garlic!

Use a log of goat cheese (as opposed to pre-crumbled goat cheese). I prefer to use a log of goat cheese in this recipe as it seems to melt better and gives the dip a smooth and creamy texture.

Don’t skip the tomatoes. The tomatoes might seem like a garnish, but they truly are a vital part of this delicious dip. They add a delicious freshness and nice texture to the dish.

• Season, season, season. This dip is very simple. The ingredient list is short. Moderate amounts of salt and pepper will go a long way to boost the flavors of this dip. Don’t be afraid to use them!

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