Goat Cheese & Marinara Dip
Creamy, rich goat cheese is the perfect contrast to the bright, acidic tomatoes in this outrageously delicious baked dip, served with crispy homemade Crostini.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1-1 ½ cups jarred marinara or make your own
- Pinch of kosher salt
- fresh basil for garnish
- Crostini or crisp crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a small (approx. 8”) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan and dried basil in a medium-sized bowl. Spread into the baking dish, leaving a 1” border around the edges. Fill the border around the goat cheese mixture with the marinara sauce. Sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil, cut into ribbons (chiffonade).
- Serve immediately with Crostini or crisp crackers for dipping.
To make the Crostini:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice a baguette into 1/2" slices. Arrange on a large baking sheet and drizzle/brush with olive oil on both sides. Bake for about 6-7 minutes, turn bread over and bake for 3-4 more minutes or until bread is golden on both sides. This can be done at the same time as the dip.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dip.
Notes
Serve with crostini, crackers, or celery for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 983IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2mg
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