Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Garlic and Herbs – melty, cheesy baked goat cheese dip with lots of garlic and herbs! Pair with a glass of wine and you have the perfect appetizer.
What is the best part about hosting a party? Getting to come up with all the appetizers!! You can pick Baked Mexican Cheese Dip if you are hosting a football party.
Or, if you want to get a little more fancy and pair it with wine, these Roasted Olives work beautifully! There really is an appetizer for every occasion.

If you know me, or have hung out with me on a weekend, you know I like a good glass of wine. It is usually my drink of choice. Assuming I am not out with the girls enjoying chips, guacamole, and margaritas. But at home, enjoying a good glass of wine with the perfect dip makes for a great evening.
This goat cheese dip is creamy, cheesy, made with fresh rosemary and garlic. It is a huge hit every time I serve it, and always disappears.

What You’ll Need For Goat Cheese Dip
- Goat Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Rosemary
- Garlic
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Salt
The baked goat cheese dip is very easy to make, and you can even make it ahead of time. I mixed all of the ingredients together in a bowl early in the day, and then just baked it when we were ready to eat. You could even put it in a small crock pot if you were making it for a party.

How to Make Goat Cheese Dip
- Start with a log of goat cheese. You want to get the original not one with herbs or anything mixed in already
- Add the Parmesan cheese and spices and mix together until creamy.
- Spread into a small baking dish and bake until hot and bubbly
- Serve with crackers, crusty bread, pita chips or even veggies!
One question that comes up a lot is; Is Feta Goat Cheese? First of all, feta is not a substitute for this recipe. You really need to use real goat cheese. Feta is made from sheep’s milk or a mixture of sheep and goat milk. It has a crumbly grainy texture that is different than goat cheese. If you buy feta in the US, it is often times made with cows milk. So no, feta is not goat cheese.

Goat Cheese Dip Variations
This recipe calls for rosemary and garlic, but you really can switch it up using all sorts of different herbs and flavor.
- Use fresh thyme
- Add caramelized onions
- Jalapeno gives it a little kick
- Top with cherry tomatoes when you bake it
- Crumbled bacon is always a good idea.
Can You Make This Ahead
Yes, I like to mix everything together, cover and store in the fridge until it is almost time to serve. Then you can bake it to get it nice and hot. You could also put it in a small crock pot and keep on warm to serve at a party.

More Cheesy Appetizer Recipes
- Chicken Enchilada Dip
- Cheesy Sausage Wonton Cups
- Refried Bean Dip
- Baked Blue Cheese Dip
- Hot Artichoke Dip
- Cheesy Corn Dip
Garlic Herb Baked Goat Cheese Dip

Garlic Herb Baked Goat Cheese Dip - melty, cheesy baked goat cheese dip with lots of garlic and herbs! Pair with a glass of wine and you have the perfect appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz) package goat cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, , grated
- 3 cloves garlic, , finely minced
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, , finely chopped
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl mix together all of the ingredients until smooth and well blended (you can use a food processor).
- Spread into a small oven safe dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly and started to turn golden brown.
- Serve with crackers or crostini
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Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 118Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 10mgSodium 473mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 4g
Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on dinnersdishesanddesserts.com should only be used as a general guideline.
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Katerina @ Diethood says
Oh mah, Erin…. this dip looks so fresh, cheesy-melty and tasty!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
A root canal?! That stinks. At least it’s over. 🙂 And this looks so delicious!
Stephanie says
I’d love to snack on this with a glass of wine. Yum!
Melissa says
There isn’t garlic in the recipe?? Just wondering how much you added! Thanks
Erin S says
Sorry – thanks for pointing that out! Just updated the recipe!
Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
I absolutely LOVE goat cheese! This dip would not last long in my house!
Laura / I Heart Naptime says
I cannot wait to make this for book club this week — it looks so amazing!
Linda says
Can you use feta as the base
Erin S says
Feta is a lot more crumbly, so you could probably add feta or use part Feta and part cream cheese. But I don’t think it would work with just feta. At least it would be creamy and the same. Let me know what you try!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
This sounds heavenly, I’d even enjoy it for breakfast right now!
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says
Pardon me while I run to the store to get all of these things. This looks absolutely amazing. I definitely think I need to make this, and soon!
Tanya Schroeder says
I like the idea of chilling with wine and this dip. Goat cheese is one of my favorite cheeses. I’ll be needing to stock up on that wine; I too will have a kid in middle school!
Matt says
I would simply eat that by the spoonful!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I am all for a glass of wine and goat cheese!
Cookin Canuck says
It sounds as though you’ve been busy! My whole family loves goat cheese and I know that this dip would be an instant hit.
Sarah H says
This Is all I want for dinner tonight. And a spoon. Amazing.
Elaina says
This is delicious!
I made this recipe with Thyme instead of rosemary and it turned out GREAT! Highly recommend!
Tayler Ross says
We made this for a dinner party over the weekend, and everyone loved it! Such a great dip for any occasion!
Demeter says
I’ll definitely be party ready with this dip! Sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Catalina says
The beat appetizer for our movie nights! Looks so cheesy!
Krista says
Goat cheese is my favorite! This dip is a winner in my book!
Beth Pierce says
What a hearty and delicious dip! This is perfect for any occasion and is easy too! Yum!
Kim Seghers says
I love goat cheese and I have rosemary growing in the garden. I need to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing it.
Cathy says
I love goat cheese in any form….such a delicious dip!
Eml says
This is my go to dip! Great recipe! I accidentally bought thyme the first time I made it and since then have been making it with thyme instead of rosemary. I have had multiple people ask me for the recipe! It’s delicious! Thank you!
Erik says
This is such a great dip. I bet it goes great with wine.
Vikki says
So warm and cheesy, my favorite kind of dip!