This Goat Cheese Appetizer is one of those treasured dishes you can throw together in ten minutes and everyone raves. An irresistible combination of tangy goat cheese and garlicky dressing. You don't always have to work hard to make something amazing!
I call this recipe "Goat Cheese Dressed For A Party." Goat cheese is taken to a whole new level of deliciousness when it's dressed with this simple fresh oil, herb and garlic dressing.
It's great to have a few super simple recipes that are great for entertaining. This is one of my favorites!
HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER
You'll need ten minutes, a log of goat cheese and some fresh parsley. There's a good chance you have everything else in house.
- Whisk up the dressing: extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt and chopped parsley.
- Set the goat cheese log on a platter and score it down the middle and crosswise a few times. This will allow some of the dressing to sink in.
- Pour the dressing over the goat log and spread it out evenly, letting some drip down into the slits.
The tangy, creamy goat cheese absorbs the flavors of the fresh garlicky dressing.
The combo of flavors is something else!
HOW TO SERVE IT
- Set out the goat cheese appetizer with a cheese spreader or two.
- Decorate the plate with parsley sprigs, if you want to fancy it up a bit
- Set out a basket of crackers or baguette slices or both
- Be sure to grab yourself a taste right away because if your friends like it as much as mine do, it will disappear quickly!
I make this goat cheese appetizer often, for both casual and fancy occasion. It is always a hit - proof that you don't always have to work hard to make something great.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN MORE CROWE-PLEASING, EASY APPETIZER RECIPES, here are a few other favorites from Panning The Globe:
- Smoked Salmon Tartar
- Grilled Figs, Prosciutto and Burrata
- Chipotle Carrot Hummus
- Guacamole
- Broiled Feta and Cherry Tomatoes
Here's the recipe for My Favorite Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer aka Goat Cheese Dressed For A Party. If you make this, I hope you'll come back and leave a star rating and a comment. I'd love to know what you think!
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My Favorite Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer: Goat Cheese Dressed For A Party
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 8-12
Description
Goat cheese topped with garlicky dressing, a super tasty, easy appetizer. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.
Ingredients
- An 11-ounce log of goat cheese
- 4 tablespoons good quality olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon coarse salt, preferably sea salt such as Maldon
Instructions
- Put the goat cheese log on a serving plate. Score it lengthwise and then a few times crosswise, to open it up a bit.
- Whisk the dressing ingredients and pour over the goat cheese. Best to prepare this a half hour before serving so it softens a bit and absorbs the flavors of the dressing. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information: The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and is not a substitute for a the advice of a professional nutritionist.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
[First published December 2012. Updated with new photos, added nutritional information and tweaks to the written post March 2019]
Jerri Katzerman
Excited to try this. Can I use Chevre Goat Cheese in the recipe?
Lisa Goldfinger
Yes, definitely. As long as you're using a soft goat cheese that can be spread onto crackers or bread, this recipe will work. I hope you enjoy!
Julia Weston
This is always a big hit; so easy and so delicious. I'm making it tonight for a dinner party!
Lisa Goldfinger
I'm so glad this recipe is working out well for you Julia. I hope you have a great party tonight!
Angie
I strongly dislike parsley, is there another fresh herb I could sub?
Lisa Goldfinger
Yes, definitely. Basil will work beautifully!
Anita Howard
I know this is a silly question. Love all the comments so i am making for one of my apps for an open house. The party will be for 4 hours. Is this app ok to be out that long?
Thank you in advance for reponse
Lisa Goldfinger
I think that’s fine. I’ve left mine out for hours and from my research, 4 hours seems like an acceptable time to leave goat cheese out.
Terri
This is my go-to appetizer. It's easy, pretty, and everyone loves it!
Lisa Goldfinger
I'm so glad you're enjoying this recipe Terri - thanks for coming back to let me know 🙂
Annaliese
Great combination of flavors. My coworkers raved about it and devoured it.
Lisa Goldfinger
Wonderful!