This Baked Goat Cheese Dip is made with three kinds of cheese, pecans, honey, and thyme. It's creamy, cheesy, decadent, and sure to become your new favorite goat cheese appetizer!

There are few things in life more decadent than goat cheese. If you are a goat cheese lover, you know what I'm talking about.

I am definitely a fan and I love to incorporate goat cheese into lots of different recipes ranging all the way from pork chops to scrambled eggs.

For this recipe, I decided to incorporate goat cheese into a creamy, dreamy, cheesy dip. Goat cheese makes the best appetizer dishes and this dip is no exception!

I love this goat cheese dip because it comes together in just minutes. It's baked in the oven until it's golden, melty, and absolutely irresistible.

It's the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but in all honestly, I could eat it every day!

HOW TO MAKE BAKED GOAT CHEESE DIP

This baked goat cheese dip combines tangy goat cheese with sharp parmesan and smooth cream cheese. The cheeses are mixed with olive oil, lemon zest, pecans, honey, and black pepper. The goat cheese dip is baked in the oven until golden and heated through. See below for detailed recipe instructions.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH GOAT CHEESE DIP

My favorite accompaniment for baked goat cheese is french bread that is drizzled with olive oil and toasted in the oven alongside the dip. You could also serve baked goat cheese dip with crackers or vegetables for dipping.

IS GOAT CHEESE VEGETARIAN?

Goat cheese is considered vegetarian, however, because goat cheese uses rennet in its production, it is not considered vegan.

CAN YOU EAT BAKED GOAT CHEESE WHILE PREGNANT?

Yes, baked goat cheese can be eaten when pregnant. When the goat cheese is baked in the oven, it kills any harmful bacteria that may be present. As always, you should consult your medical professional to help you make decisions that may affect you and your child during pregnancy.

IS FETA CHEESE THE SAME THING AS GOAT CHEESE?

No, feta cheese is not the same thing as goat cheese. Feta cheese is made from sheep's milk and goat cheese is made from goat's milk.

IS CHÈVRE THE SAME THING AS GOAT CHEESE?

Chèvre is the French word for a female goat, but in culinary terms, chèvre is another word for goat cheese. So, yes, chèvre and goat cheese are the same thing.

MORE GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER RECIPES

Looking for more easy to make goat cheese appetizer recipes? Here are a few favorites from the archives:

• Baked Goat Cheese with Caramelized Onions
• Honey, Basil, and Black Pepper Goat Cheese Spread
• BLT Bruschetta with Goat Cheese Mayo

If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!

8 servings

Baked Goat Cheese Dip

This Baked Goat Cheese Dip is made with three kinds of cheese, pecans, honey, and thyme. It's creamy, cheesy, decadent, and sure to become your new favorite goat cheese appetizer!

  prep time: 5 MINcook time: 20 MINtotal time: 25 MIN 

INGREDIENTS

10.5 ounces goat cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
toasted french bread slices drizzled with olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.

2. In a bowl, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of the chopped pecans, honey, olive oil, thyme, lemon zest, and black pepper.  

3. Grease a 1-quart baking dish with olive oil.  Spread the goat cheese mixture into the dish.  Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped pecans.  Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

4. Garnish with additional chopped thyme and a drizzle of honey, if desired.  Serve with toasted bread slices.

NOTES

You can toast your bread slices in the oven alongside the dip. Place the slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden and toasted.

Author: Becky

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