Baked Goat Cheese Dip
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Baked Goat Cheese Dip combines goat cheese, cream cheese, half and half, and maple syrup with charred Brussels Sprouts. This easy appetizer is sweet and savory and we’re obsessed!
Warm Goat Cheese Dip
Once again, I’ve recreated a dish we had at a restaurant. This time it was at a really fun brewery we went to after a long bike ride on our Anniversary Trip to Banff! We were exhausted, hungry, thirsty, and in the mood for something different.
Enter…Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Charred Brussels! The waitress recommended it and we were impressed. We’re huge fans of the tangy flavor of goat cheese so this was an easy choice.
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE TO MAKE – You’ll need just seven simple ingredients plus salt and pepper for this delicious appetizer. Easy peasy.
- SWEET AND SAVORY – The maple syrup and cream cheese add sweetness to the strong flavor of goat cheese. Plus the Brussels Sprouts add interesting texture and flavor too.
- IMPRESSIVE FOR GUESTS – This baked goat cheese dip is not only delicious, it’s pretty to look at too with those charred Brussels and bacon on top. Great for a Friday happy hour, game days, or a party during the holiday season.
- ADD IT TO A CHEESE PLATTER – Feel free to add this creamy dip to a cheese platter. A perfect holiday appetizer!
Ingredients Used for Baked Goat Cheese Dip Recipe:
- Plain Goat Cheese – I used a log of goat cheese for this recipe. You could also use crumbled goat cheese instead.
- Cream Cheese – Use a block of cream cheese for best results.
- Half and Half – Some half and half helps smooth the dip and adds a little bit of sweetness.
- Pure Maple Syrup – Pure maple syrup is magic in this goat cheese dip. It adds sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – You’ll need some olive oil to saute the Brussels Sprouts.
- Brussels Sprouts – I purchased shaved Brussels sprouts but you could thinly slice your own as well.
- Bacon – I normally keep cooked bacon in my freezer so I added just one slice to the sauteed Brussels.
- Salt and Pepper – Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Optional – Finish off with a pinch of red pepper flakes or some fresh basil. Some fresh parmesan cheese could also be added to the goat cheese mixture.
How to make Creamy Goat Cheese Dip with Charred Brussels Sprouts:
Step 1
Saute Brussels Sprouts. Add olive oil to a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shaved Brussels Sprouts and saute them until softened. Sprinkle salt and pepper overtop and add some diced bacon (if desired).
Step 2
Mix ingredients in a food processor. To a bowl of a food processor, combine the soft goat cheese, cream cheese, and half and half. Creamy together until it’s very soft. You may need to add a little extra half and half.
Step 3
Add dip to a small baking dish. Then use a rubber spatula to spoon dip into a shallow baking dish. Smooth out evenly. Add a big drizzle of maple syrup to the top.
Step 4
Bake dip. Bake dip in a preheated 350-degree oven until hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes or so.
Step 5
Add maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add some additional pure maple syrup to the top of the hot dip and stir in with a spoon. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
Step 6
Add sauteed Brussels Sprouts. To the top of the baked dip, add the sauteed Brussels Sprouts and bacon.
Step 7
Serve. Serve warm dip with crackers or your choice of baguette slices! (It’s also delicious served at room temperature.)
Store leftover dip in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Other Dip Recipes:
Choose your favorite recipe (or two)!
Drinks to Pair:
- A glass of wine is always nice with a wonderful appetizer.
- Cocktails – Try some Pineapple Coconut Margaritas, Blueberry Mojitos, or Grapefruit Palomas.
- Mocktails – How about some Raspberry Mocktails, Strawberry Mojito Mocktails, or Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktails?
Kitchen Tools Used: (affiliate links)
- Food Processor
- Silicone Spoon Spatula
- Pottery Dish by RV Pottery in Nashville
xoxo ~Sue
Baked Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 6 oz. goat cheese
- 4 oz. cream cheese light
- 2 Tablespoons half and half
- 2-3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups Brussels sprouts – shredded
- 1 slice bacon – cooked and diced
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
- crackers or crusty bread – to serve
Instructions
- Saute Brussels Sprouts. Add olive oil to a small cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shaved Brussels Sprouts and saute them until softened. Sprinkle salt and pepper overtop and add some diced bacon (if desired).
- Mix ingredients in a food processor. To a bowl of a food processor, combine the soft goat cheese, cream cheese, and half and half. Creamy together until it's very soft. You may need to add a little extra half and half.
- Add dip to a small baking dish. Then use a rubber spatula to spoon dip into a shallow baking dish. Smooth out evenly. Add a big drizzle of maple syrup to the top.
- Bake dip. Bake dip in a preheated 350-degree oven until hot and bubbly, about 18 minutes or so.
- Add maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Add some additional pure maple syrup to the top of the hot dip and stir in with a spoon. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
- Add sauteed Brussels Sprouts. To the top of the baked dip, add the sauteed Brussels Sprouts and bacon.
- Serve. Serve warm dip with crackers or your choice of baguette slices! (It's also delicious served at room temperature.)
Notes
Drinks to Pair:
- A glass of wine is always nice with a wonderful appetizer.
- Cocktails – Try some Pineapple Coconut Margaritas, Blueberry Mojitos, or Grapefruit Palomas.
- Mocktails – How about some Raspberry Mocktails, Strawberry Mojito Mocktails, or Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktails?
Oh how I love this recipe. Sweet and savory to the moon!
LOL yes!