Best 9 Southern Mediterranean Goat Cheese Spread Or Dip Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the rustic charm of Southern France with the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in this captivating goat cheese spread or dip recipe. Crafted with an alluring combination of tangy goat cheese, ripe sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a medley of spices, this delectable spread promises an explosion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanied by variations that include the addition of creamy avocado, zesty lemon, and delectable roasted red peppers, this versatile recipe offers a symphony of flavors to suit every palate. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect accompaniment to your next gathering or as a delightful treat to savor at any time.

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BAKED GOAT CHEESE DIP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 10-ounce log goat cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Freshly ground pepper
8 small cocktail tomatoes (about 10 ounces), quartered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, parmesan and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor and season with pepper; puree until smooth. Brush a 1-quart baking dish with olive oil, then spread the cheese mixture in the dish, mounding it slightly higher around the edge than in the middle. Bake until golden and heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, chives, vinegar, garlic, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Spoon the tomato mixture on top of the dip. Serve with baguette slices.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE SPREAD WITH PEPPER JELLY



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No appetizer spread is complete without a cheesy dip. Cream cheese makes this warm dip super smooth, while a layer of pepper jelly adds tangy flavor. Pepper jelly straight out of the jar will be too thick to spread evenly, so give it a good stir to help to loosen it. You can prepare the goat cheese mixture one day in advance; place it in a baking dish and store in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, let the dish sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then proceed with the recipe as directed. You can serve this cheesy spread with any crudité and bread.

Provided by Paige Grandjean

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield Serves 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
10 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, grated (about 1 tsp.)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup red pepper jelly
Crudités and bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine cream cheese, goat cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic in a food processor. Process until smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl, and stir in 1/4 cup chives.
  • Spoon mixture evenly into a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 15 to 18 minutes. Place pepper jelly in a medium bowl, and whisk vigorously to loosen. Spread pepper jelly over hot dip; garnish with additional chives. Serve immediately with crudités and bread.

SOUTHERN MEDITERRANEAN GOAT CHEESE SPREAD OR DIP



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This is my own creation inspired by, if not entirely true to, the cuisines of the Southern Mediterranean which I love. Use it as a dip, spread it on any type of toasted bread. I've used it on grilled steak to good advantage. You'll get 16 servings of 1 Tbsp each.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces goat cheese (chevre)
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, mint , cilantro leaves,snipped, 1/4 cup in total NOT each. * Please see below)
1 small shallot, minced
2 teaspoons finely shredded fresh lemon peel
1 garlic clove, minced
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl crumble goat cheese. Meanwhile in a small chilled bowl, whip cream until thickened only and stir into goat cheese.
  • Stir in herbs, shallot, lemon peel, and garlic. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper. Thin with additional cream, if desired. Serve on toasted pita wedges, Syrian bread or anything you wish.
  • * 1/4 cup in total. Mix the herb amounts to your preference but you might want to make the parsley the main herb with smaller amounts of the remaining 3.

HERBED-GOAT CHEESE SPREAD



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This is the perfect recipe to keep on hand for drop-in guests this summer

Provided by Anna Theoktisto

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint
Serving options: black pepper, sliced baguette, and radishes

Steps:

  • Stir together goat cheese, parsley, chives, and mint in a small bowl until combined. If desired, sprinkle with pepper and serve with sliced baguette and radishes.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Toasted baguette slices
Assorted raw vegetables: carrots, red bell peppers, cauliflower, English cucumber, zucchini etc.

Steps:

  • Blend goat cheese, oil and yogurt in processor until smooth. Add herbs and season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours. Serve dip with toasted baguette slices and raw vegetables.

MARINATED GOAT CHEESE SPREAD / DIP



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A decedent spread that wins raves at potlucks and dinner parties. Rich and flavourful, it's perfect served with whole grain crackers or grilled bread. Thanks to my co-worker Melanie for the AWESOME recipe! Note that 1/2 cup of pesto can be substituted for the fresh herbs - it saves time and waste if you don't have a use for the rest of the herbs!

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Spreads

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange cheese in a shallow dish in a single layer. Scatter olives, sundried tomatoes and basil over and around it.
  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and pepper. Pour over cheese.
  • Marinate a few hours in the fridge or overnight. Serve at room temperature with grilled or fresh bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 182.6, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 5.5

CREAMY GOAT CHEESE, BACON AND DATE DIP



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This appetizer is like a bacon-wrapped date in dip form - and every bit as luxe, sweet and simultaneously smoky as that sounds. Here, as you swipe crusty bread through the smooth cheese, you'll gather chunks of bacon and a bit of date, toffee-like from a quick fry in the meaty fat. You could embellish further, with nuts, chile or honey, or you could sip Champagne and dig in just as merrily - with friends hovering nearby for their turn.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper
5 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut in 1/2-inch thick
10 Medjool dates, pitted and cut into quarters lengthwise, or roughly chopped
Honey, red-pepper flakes, black pepper, flaky salt, toasted sliced almonds or chopped pistachios, for garnish (optional)
Crusty bread, grainy crackers, endive or fennel, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together the goat cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish or ovenproof skillet, and spread into an even layer. Bake until warmed through and bubbling, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, then add the dates to the bacon fat in the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the insides are warm and the outsides blister, about 1 minute.
  • Top the baked cheese with the dates and bacon, and garnish as you wish. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 301, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MEDITERRANEAN GOAT CHEESE SPREAD (WW)



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Sun-dried tomatoes are a favorite of ours, so this dip was a must. You can buy herb-flavored goat cheese and experiment with different flavors. NOTE: Gently fold the olives and tomatoes into the cheese mixture; over-mixing may turn the spread an unappetizing purplish pink color. From "WW 5-Ingredient-15 Minute Recipes" and = 1 point. Served on 1 melba toast round = 2 points.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Spreads

Time 11m

Yield 8 1 tablespoon servings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup goat cheese (2 ounce package)
3 tablespoons nonfat sour cream
1/8 teaspoon kosher sea salt
6 pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH one (1) minute or until water boils. Remove from microwave;' cover with plastic wrap and let stand 10 minutes to soften.
  • Meanwhile, place cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on HIGH 15 seconds or until soft. Add sour cream and salt; stir until well blended. Fold in olives.
  • Drain tomatoes; finely chop, and fold gently into goat cheese mixture.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 11.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 90.5, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.5

MEDITERRANEAN CHEESE SPREAD



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A tangy topper for crackers, lavosh or toasted pita bread. You can sub "light" cream cheese. Can be made the day before.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 oz)
3 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Opt for fresh, flavorful herbs, creamy goat cheese, and ripe vegetables.
  • If your goat cheese is too firm, soften it by microwaving it in 10-second intervals or letting it come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • To make the spread or dip ahead of time, prepare it up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the spread or dip with a variety of accompaniments, such as crackers, bread, vegetables, or fruit. You can also use it as a sandwich spread or a topping for salads or grilled meats.

Conclusion:

This Southern Mediterranean Goat Cheese Spread or Dip is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and beautiful presentation, it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a simple yet impressive dish to serve, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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