Warm Italian Chevre Dip
This Italian chevre dip is the easiest appetizer you will ever make. Once you make it, you will make it forevermore. You will be asked for the recipe every time you bring it somewhere. And when you tell them how easy it is, they will never ever believe you!
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Why everyone loves this appetizer so much
This dip is full of flavor from the marinara, creamy from the warm chevre cheese, and absolutely perfect for any party. Three ingredients are all you need to whip this scrumptious dip. San Chez restaurant is a long-standing favorite in the city of Grand Rapids. San Chez is where I first had this appetizer. They call it queso de cabra. After having it several times, I decided to try to replicate it at home, and I’ll be darned I did it on the first try! I opened a jar of my favorite marinara crumbled goat cheese over it, sprinkled it with Italian seasoning and baked it. I have served this with toasted crostinis. I have served it simply with sliced baguette. Honestly, when you serve this, people just start eating it by the spoonfuls. It is that good!
Gather these ingredients
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour the sauce into a dish that is at least 11×7 or 8″ in diameter.
Crumble 8-12 ounces of chevre/goat cheese over sauce. I have found that depending on the brand of cheese and the grocery store, it’s hard to always find a consistent size, so as long as you have 8 ounces and not over 12 ounces, you will be fine.
Sprinkle with Italian Seasoning, approximately 1/2 teaspoon over the top of dip.
Place dish in a preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly. Voila! That’s it! So easy to whip up last minute. You just need some crackers, bread, or pita chips.
I also must tell you that if you happen to have any of this appetizer left over that it warms up wonderfully in the microwave for a tasty snack the next day!
I hope you give this a try, please remember to share, pin, and give it all the stars below in the recipe card. I really appreciate it! XO, Sheila
Warm Italian Goat Cheese Dip
Equipment
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 24 ounces thick and chunky marinara sauce your favorite brand
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°
- Pour marinara in baking dish. Crumble goat cheese over marinara. Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over dip.
- Place baking dish in oven for 20-30 minutes. Dip should be bubbling and starting to brown around the edges.
- Serve with sliced baguette, crostinis, crackers, or pita chips.
I’m pinning this! I always struggle with bringing appetizers. This looks so good. PS ~ SO wish I could’ve been one of those girlfriends in the pjs enjoying this. 😉 {hugs}
Seriously! We should have a virtual PJ party ; ) what appetizer would you bring? Hey there’s always BH Chicago I’ve got it on my calendar…but hoping it doesn’t interfere with our family vacation : /. xoxo
Oh, wow, this looks awesome! I can’t keep chevre around here, we absolutely devour it. And this looks like an awesome way to eat it next time!
We love it too! I failed to mention that even my kiddos love this appetizer….but I do have a few friends and family members who will not touch goat cheese…strange but true, thus the no apologies segment of my post ; )
Yum–can’t wait to try with my homemade marinara which I always have in the freezer.
OH MY! Homemade marinara! Be still my heart…I’m on my way to your house right now ; D
Woah baby yes!! This is my kind of appetizer!!!! Yum!
Thinking it’s quite healthy too…what do you think?
Wow, just wow! I always have that goat cheese in the fridge, I’m obsessed with it. Totally craving this right now 🙂
Oh my I wish we were neighbors I we could share it over a glass of wine! Would that not be the best!
It’s usually the easy appetizers that are the most delicious!! This looks fantastic 🙂
Isn’t that the truth! Appetizers should be relaxing from start to finish! feel free to quote me on that ; D
SIMPLY the best!!!
I think we make this a bit different…but of course your original recipe was the inspiration for this! So thankful for your foodie inspirations xoxoxo