This Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomato Dip is the perfect appetizer for a tailgate or an addition to a holiday party. Tomatoes are roasted until soft and sweet and paired with whipped goat cheese and then baked. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a party favorite! 

GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED TOMATO DIP 

Fall has arrived and I love it!

I am a pretty big fan of warm weather but an even bigger fan of the crisp fall air.  

My garden is still producing tomatoes, even though we are in fall.

Today’s Goat Cheese and Roasted Tomato Dip is a great way to use up those garden tomatoes. 

This dip pairs roasted cherry tomatoes with whipped goat cheese and then warms them up until the dip is bubbling.

You will love the tang of goat cheese with the savory roasted tomatoes. 

It is the perfect delicious appetizer for a crowd or a dip to serve at your next party. I also loving making this Easy Baked Feta Recipe. 

Your guests will love it serve with crostini, pita chips or baguette. 

This dip is actually one that my friends request anytime we get together so you know it must be good.

You can also use this recipe for Oven Roasted Tomatoes if you want and then just pair the whipped goat cheese with it. 

I love to serve this with other appetizers like Marinated Tomatoes, Lebanese Hummus, Mediterranean Antipasto Skewers, Marinated Olives and this Lemon Whipped Feta Dip. 

HOW DO I MAKE GOAT CHEESE DIP?

This dip is so easy to make! I don’t know about you but I love a good cheesy dip.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl put cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt and black pepper and stir well. 

On a baking sheet with parchment paper place the cherry tomatoes face down. Place tomatoes in oven to roast for 20-25 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and bursting. 

While the tomatoes are roasting place the goat cheese, minced garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt into a mixer and mix on medium for 3-4 minutes until whipped.

Use a small baking dish and spread the whipped goat cheese on the bottom.

Remove tomatoes from oven when done roasting and let sit for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 375 degrees.

Put roasted tomatoes on top of the goat cheese and add another quick drizzle of olive oil.

Place baking dish in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is warm.

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS GOAT CHEESE DIP?

TOMATOES: I used fresh tomatoes like cherry tomatoes in this recipe but you can use any small tomato to roast like grape tomatoes.

You can even chop up bigger tomatoes and roast those in place of cherry tomatoes. 

GOAT CHEESE: The goat cheese is the star of this recipe. You can use a goat cheese log or crumbled goat cheese. I like to set my goat cheese out about 10 minutes before I whip it so it is soft goat cheese – it is easier to work with.

It is whipped in a mixer with garlic and olive oil and then baked until it is warm with the roasted tomatoes. 

GARLIC: The garlic in this recipe adds great flavor so I don’t suggest skipping it. I used garlic cloves but you can use garlic powder if that is all you have.

CRACKERS OR BREAD FOR SERVING: I like to serve this appetizer with crusty bread or crackers.

It also is nice with pita bread, pretzels or bagel chips. 

WHAT MODIFICATIONS CAN I MAKE TO THIS BAKED GOAT CHEESE DIP?

CHEESE: I love creamy goat cheese but this dip would also work nicely with feta cheese. I suggest finding crumbled feta cheese because I think it would be easier to whip then big chunks. You can use this Whipped Feta Recipe. Another option is to use cream cheese or half cream cheese and half goat cheese. 

VEGETABLES: I love the roasted tomatoes with the goat cheese but you could also add other vegetables you have on hand to the roasting pan and pair that with the goat cheese. I think zucchini and eggplant work nicely. 

SPICES: This goat cheese dip recipe uses garlic which offers nice flavor but not too much. You could easily add other spices including thyme, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes or paprika. 

BALSAMIC VINEGAR: If you are a fan of balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze add a drizzle to the finished dip. It is a nice savory addition. 

HERBS: I love adding fresh herbs to this dip like oregano, parsley, fresh basil and fresh thyme. 

CITRUS: I like to add some lemon zest to finish off this dip. It adds a nice sweetness and citrus flavor. 

TOMATO: Some other options as far as the tomato mixture is that you could use tomato sauce in place of the roasted tomatoes. You also could use sun-dried tomatoes or Simple Marinated Tomatoes. 

HOW CAN YOU MAKE THIS BAKED TOMATO GOAT CHEESE DIP?

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

COAT THE TOMATOES IN OLIVE OIL: In a medium mixing bowl put cherry tomatoes, 3 Tablespoons olive oil, sea salt and a dash of black pepper. Stir well to coat.

ROAST THE TOMATOES: On a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil place the cherry tomatoes (I do another quick drizzle of olive oil and another dash of salt on top of the tomatoes at this point).

Place tomatoes in oven to roast for 20-25 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and bursting.

While the tomatoes are roasting place goat cheese, minced garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt into a mixer and mix on medium for 3-4 minutes until whipped.

TIP: Also can saute the tomatoes in a medium skillet over medium heat to create the soft tomatoes. I personally like roasting them to help release their sweet flavor. 

WHIP THE GOAT CHEESE: Use a medium baking dish and spread the whipped goat cheese on the bottom.

Remove tomatoes from oven when done roasting and let sit for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 375 degrees.

Put roasted tomatoes on top of the goat cheese and sprinkle salt and pepper and another quick drizzle of olive oil.

HEAT THE GOAT CHEESE: Place baking dish in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is warm and bubbling.

Remove and garnish with fresh parsley and chives. Serve with crusty bread, crackers or as a spread on sandwiches.

OTHER GOAT CHEESE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

BEEF CROSTINI WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE 

SUN-DRIED TOMATO GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS 

HONEY GOAT CHEESE BALLS 

GOAT CHEESE FIGS WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

BRUSSELS SPROUT APPLE GOAT CHEESE SALAD

SUN-DRIED TOMATO GOAT CHEESE FRITTATA