Description
This velvety goat cheese dip with a sweet tomato and pepper topping is the perfect sweet-and-savory appetizer for the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Goat Cheese Dip:
- 8 oz. goat cheese
- 4 oz. of cream cheese
- 1/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- cracked pepper
- 3 leaves of fresh basil
Balsamic Pepper Tomato Topping:
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of yellow pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons of red pepper, diced
- 17 grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon of basil, chiffoned
- 1 tablespoon of chives, diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a food processor, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, olive oil, basil, and pepper.
- Spread in a baking dish, making sure to create a “valley” in the middle to put the topping in later.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes, until cheese is slightly browned.
- In the meantime, heat a medium skillet to medium-high heat. Add olive oil, red pepper, and yellow pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add grape tomatoes, saute for 3 minutes and add balsamic vinegar. Saute for an additional 2 minutes and then let sit.
- Remove cheese from the oven and top with Balsamic Pepper Tomato mixture.
- Serve with pita chips or toasted baguette slices.
