Baked Goat Cheese
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces goat cheese room temperature
- 8 ounces block-style cream cheese room temperature
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs *See Note
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded off the block
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and spray a 1-quart casserole dish or an 8-inch oven safe skillet with non-stick olive oil spray. Set aside.
- Add the goat cheese and cream cheese to a large bowl, and use a hand mixer to cream together until fluffy.16 ounces goat cheese, 8 ounces block-style cream cheese
- Add the garlic, Italian herbs, salt and pepper and beat again until thoroughly combined.3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, then add the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it out into an even layer.1 cup Parmesan cheese
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top, then add the tomatoes in whatever design that you prefer.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the tomatoes, and bake for 35-40 minutes or until it starts to turn a light golden color and the tomatoes are soft.
- Lightly drizzle more olive oil on top, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with toasted baguette slices if desired.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ¼ cup of baked goat cheese. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Italian herbs can be Italian seasonings or a blend of your favorite Italian herbs such as, basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, etc.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Goat Cheese
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
135
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
20
mg
7
%
Sodium
388
mg
17
%
Potassium
93
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
425
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
150
mg
15
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
