Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dip Base
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2 heads garlic
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4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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Kosher salt
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Fresh cracked pepper
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10 oz. goat cheese, room temperature
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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3 tablespoons whole milk
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
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1/2 cup grape tomatoes
→ For Serving
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Sliced French bread or crostini for dipping
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the top off of each head of garlic. Drizzle the cut side of each head with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Place garlic heads cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes or until the cloves of garlic are soft. Allow to cool until you can handle it.
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Turn oven temperature down to 350 degrees.
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Add goat cheese, Parmesan, milk, and thyme to a medium bowl. Squeeze cloves of roasted garlic into the bowl and stir to combine all ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Lightly oil a small baking dish with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Then spread goat cheese mixture in an even layer in the baking dish.
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Top goat cheese with tomatoes, then drizzle tomatoes with remaining teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until warmed through. Then broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
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Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm with sliced French bread and crackers.
# Notes:
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For the creamiest texture, ensure the goat cheese is completely at room temperature before mixing.
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The dip can be assembled up to a day ahead and refrigerated; just bring to room temperature before baking.