This Goat Cheese Dip filled with cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and more is my favorite easy cheese dip! It’s classy, it’s simple to make, and it’s so delicious. Serve this baked cheese dip hot with some crostini, toasted bread, or hearty crackers.

goat cheese dip filled with cherry tomatoes

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Why We Love This Goat Cheese Dip Recipe

I know I have a ton of dip recipes on here, because clearly I’m addicted, but this is truly one of my go-to party dip recipes. It’s no fail, people! Baked goat cheese dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.

  • Easy. It takes about 30-40 minutes to bake, but it comes out perfectly hot and delicious. Everything melts together into something absolutely mouth-watering and irresistible.
  • Cheesy. Feta, goat cheese, ricotta… I’m drooling.
  • Crowd-Pleaser. It’s easy to devour this baked cheese dip in no time, and everyone will want more. So dig in and eat as much as you can while it’s still there!

Variations on Baked Goat Cheese Dip

This dip is so easy to change up. Swap any of the cheeses for cream cheese, cottage cheese, or queso blanco. Easily swap the basil for oregano, rosemary, or even parsley. And feel free to swap out the cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes or chopped tomatoes.

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How to Store and Reheat 

Store leftover goat cheese dip tightly wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 20-30 minutes, or until warmed through and bubbly.

I do not recommend freezing this dip, as the creamy cheeses will turn grainy once thawed.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this tasty baked goat cheese dip with toasted bread, crackers, crostini, or crudité for dipping.

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Notes from the Test Kitchen

Note that the roasted tomatoes are prone to pop when biting into them, releasing hot tomato juice… sounds delicious, but also possibly dangerous. So if the tomatoes haven’t split open and deflated themselves, try to poke them and get them to pop open before serving. 

5-Star Review

“OMG a girl after my own heart <3 I am in love with this dip! I have to go to the store and buy more ingredients to make this – again – as I ate the first batch all by myself. I absolutely love goat cheese and this recipe is DA BOMB! Thank you (I think) for my new addition = )” -Joyce K.

Recipe Card

Goat Cheese Dip Recipe with Tomatoes and Herbs

4.63 from 103 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin
Goat Cheese Dip filled with cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and more is my FAVORITE EASY CHEESE DIP APPETIZER! It's classy, it's simple to make, and it's so delicious. Serve this baked cheese dip hot with some crostini, toasted bread, or hearty crackers.
This delicious baked goat cheese dip recipe is the classy kind of cheese dip you need for your next party!
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces goat cheese (1 log)
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ pound yellow cherry tomatoes divided
  • ¼ pound red cherry tomatoes divided

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 6-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, ricotta, goat cheese, feta, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and basil. Use a spoon to combine as much as possible, although it doesn't need to be perfect. When combined as much as you can by hand, stir in half of the tomatoes.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese, 8 ounces goat cheese, ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 clove garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil, ¼ pound yellow cherry tomatoes, ¼ pound red cherry tomatoes
    goat cheese dip with tomatoes in a glass bowl.
  • Pour mixture into baking dish and top with remaining tomatoes.
    goat cheese dip topped with cherry tomatoes in a baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned.
    baked goat cheese dip topped with cherry tomatoes in a baking dish.
  • Serve with toasted bread or crackers.

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Becky’s Tips

Recipe adapted from White on Rice Couple.
  • Note: The tomatoes will be little bombs of hot liquid! Be careful :) If they haven’t split in the oven, it helps to pierce each one to let some steam out once removed from the oven. Wait about 10 minutes before serving.
Storage: Store goat cheese dip tightly covered with aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Goat Cheese Dip Step by Step

Make the Dip: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 6-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 cup of low-fat ricotta cheese, 8 ounces (1 log) of goat cheese, ¾ cup of crumbled feta cheese, 1 clove of minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil. Use a spoon to combine as much as possible, although it doesn’t need to be perfect. When combined as much as you can by hand, stir in ⅛ pound of each of the yellow and red cherry tomatoes.

goat cheese dip with tomatoes in a glass bowl.

Top with Tomatoes: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and top with the remaining ⅛ pound of each of yellow and red cherry tomatoes.

goat cheese dip topped with cherry tomatoes in a baking dish.

Bake the Dip: Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and slightly browned. Serve with toasted bread or crackers.

baked goat cheese dip topped with cherry tomatoes in a baking dish.

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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jen
jen
September 4, 2023 9:14 am

I have not made this recipe but I have a question. Can I bake ahead of time and serve cold while out on a boat?

Samantha Marceau
September 5, 2023 9:10 am
Reply to  jen

Sure!

Kimberly
Kimberly
November 22, 2022 10:04 am

I LOVE this recipe and always get rave reviews. Am now looking into adding it as a holiday appetizer, however that’s when I’ll be short on oven space. Can this be made in / has anyone successfully made this in a crockpot? Maybe just popping into a hot oven for a couple minutes at the end of cooking?5 stars

Samantha Marceau
November 22, 2022 4:27 pm
Reply to  Kimberly

We think you could make this in a crockpot on low for 2-3 hours, but it won’t get the bubbly top. You could transfer it to an oven-proof vessel and broil for a few minutes to get the same effect, though!

Allison
Allison
June 2, 2022 8:46 pm

I just made this on a whim because I had all the ingredients on hand, and three of us devoured a halved recipe! I sauteed some shallots with the garlic before adding that to the cheese mixture, along with some red pepper flakes and fresh thyme. Outstanding! I’ve already been asked to make it again.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 6, 2022 3:09 pm
Reply to  Allison

Thanks for sharing, Allison!

Alexandra K.
Alexandra K.
January 28, 2022 1:50 pm

It is so delicious, I wonderis there a way to make this into a pie???5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 4, 2022 3:38 pm
Reply to  Alexandra K.

You can give it a shot!

Alexandra K.
Alexandra K.
January 28, 2022 1:48 pm

This was incredible!!5 stars

Kara
Kara
August 22, 2020 11:23 am

Could the tomatoes be sliced in half

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 25, 2020 4:31 pm
Reply to  Kara

Absolutely!!

Des
Des
February 15, 2020 10:02 am

Does this recipe work to make ahead? Mix the ingredients the day before and bake the next day?

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 19, 2020 8:25 pm
Reply to  Des

You absolutely can!

frances lightfine
frances lightfine
February 9, 2020 2:11 pm

this lastted about 5 min at my party last night!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 13, 2020 1:14 pm

Wow! Talk about a record!

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