Baked Goat Cheese

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 277kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This baked goat cheese appetizer is super simple to throw together at the last minute with just 3 ingredients! Chevre is baked in marinara sauce until hot and bubbly – Perfect for spreading on crostini.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 clove garlic grated
8 ounces goat cheese pressed 1-inch thick and leaving 1-inch border around baking dish
1 baguette
2 Tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt for sprinkling
Basil leaves or fresh rosemary optional garnish
Cherry tomatoes optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce and 1 clove garlic in a baking dish and top with 8 ounces goat cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until the sauce begins to bubble at edges and the cheese is hot, about 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice 1 baguette on a bias and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 Tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with coarse salt.
During the last 10 minutes of baking time, add bread to oven and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Garnish cheese with basil or rosemary and cherry tomatoes, if desired. Serve warm.

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Notes

To Make Ahead: Place the goat cheese and marinara into a baking dish. When you’re ready to serve, just pop it into the oven.

Variations

Top your creamy goat cheese with kalamata olives, caramelized onions or herbs like oregano, fresh thyme or rosemary.
Add a little spice by sprinkling on some red pepper flakes or adding some chopped calabrian chiles.
Swap out the plain goat cheese for a flavored variety.
Don’t love goat cheese, you can also make this recipe with a soft cheese like feta or cream cheese.

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