Name: Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 4 oz goat cheese (Garlic & Herb); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); 1 sprig fresh basil; 1 oz fresh Parmesan; 1 baguette sliced; 2 tbsp butter; 1 clove garlic (minced (for garlic butter)); 1/2 tsp salt (for garlic butter); 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (for garlic butter); 1 tbsp Parmesan (for garlic butter)

This roasted tomato goat cheese dip has all the cozy, melty vibes of the viral burrata dip, but with tangy goat cheese that gets warm, soft and spreadable. Cherry tomatoes roast with garlic and Italian seasoning until they burst, then a round of garlic and herb goat cheese gets nestled right in the middle. Served with homemade garlic butter crostini, this baked goat cheese dip is impossible to stop eating.

If you loved my Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip with Garlic Bread Crostini, this is its tangy cousin.

Why You’ll Love This Goat Cheese Dip

Warm, melty goat cheese with jammy roasted tomatoes.
Garlic butter crostini for dunking.
Ready in about 40 minutes, mostly hands-off.
A party favorite that looks impressive.

Ingredients for Roasted Tomato Goat Cheese Dip

The Dip

Cherry tomatoes, garlic and herb goat cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, optional red pepper flakes, fresh basil and Parmesan.

The Garlic Butter Crostini

A sliced baguette brushed with melted butter, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning and Parmesan.

Dietary note: This dip is vegetarian. Serve it with gluten-free crackers or veggies for a gluten-free appetizer.

How to Make Goat Cheese Dip

Step 1: Roast the tomatoes

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to a baking dish and roast 15 to 20 minutes until they start to burst.

Step 2: Add the goat cheese

Nestle the goat cheese into the center of the dish and return to the oven for 7 to 10 minutes until softened.

Step 3: Make the garlic butter

While the dip bakes, slice the baguette and mix the melted butter, garlic, salt, Italian seasoning and Parmesan.

Step 4: Toast the crostini

Spread the garlic butter on the baguette slices and toast 5 to 7 minutes until golden.

Step 5: Finish and serve

Top the dip with fresh basil and Parmesan and serve warm with the crostini.

Carly’s Expert Tips

Use flavored goat cheese. Garlic and herb adds a ton of flavor with zero effort.
Let the tomatoes burst before adding the cheese so they get jammy.
Serve it warm for the creamiest texture.
Want more heat? Add extra red pepper flakes.

Make It Your Own

Burrata: Swap in burrata for the original viral dip.
Feta: Use a block of feta instead of goat cheese.
Balsamic: Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Hot honey: Finish with a drizzle of hot honey.

Make-Ahead and Meal Prep: Make the garlic butter and slice the baguette up to a day ahead. Roast the dip right before serving.

What to Serve With Goat Cheese Dip

Serve with the garlic butter crostini, crackers or veggies, alongside Caramelized French Onion Dip with Crispy Panko Parmesan Topping for a dip party.

Storing and Reheating

Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Rewarm in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

What People Ask About Goat Cheese Dip

Can I use a different cheese for this dip?

Yes. Burrata, feta or Boursin all work.

Can I make goat cheese dip ahead?

Prep the crostini ahead, but bake the dip right before serving.

Should goat cheese dip be served warm?

Yes, warm is best so the goat cheese is soft and spreadable.

What do you serve with roasted tomato dip?

Crostini, crackers, pita chips and veggies.