Easy Baked Goat Cheese with Marinara: 3 Ingredients

Looking for a dish that’s effortlessly elegant yet simple to prepare? Say hello to Easy Baked Goat Cheese with Marinara! This recipe requires just three ingredients and transforms into a warm, creamy, and utterly irresistible appetizer or snack. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this dish is sure to impress.

If you like goat cheese, you’ll love these easy Bite-Size Goat Cheese Balls.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Minimal Ingredients: With only three items on the list, this is a recipe you can whip up in no time.
• Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for sharing, this baked goat cheese dish pairs beautifully with air-fried veggies, raw veggies, crusty bread or crackers.
• Versatile: Serve it as an appetizer, snack, or even as part of a brunch spread.

Baked Goat Cheese Ingredients

Goat Cheese

The creamy and tangy star of the show. Opt for plain goat cheese to keep it simple or try a flavored one for a twist.

If you need a reason to eat more goat cheese, there are some health benefits:

• Goat Cheese contains Probiotics.
• Has Antibacterial & Anti-inflammatory properties.
• Is a good source of Protein & healthy Fats.

As if we need more reasons to consume goat cheese.

Marinara Sauce

The robust flavor of marinara pairs beautifully with soft tangy goat cheese. Use your favorite jarred marinara or homemade for a personal touch.

Make this big batch Hearty Marinara Sauce and freeze the leftovers for your next Italian dish. The best part is you control the salt, and there’s no added sugar.

Spices

Depending on the flavor of the sauce, add any of the following spices:

• Red Pepper Flake
• Italian Seasoning
• Fresh Basil

How to Make Easy Baked Goat Cheese with Marinara

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set it to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Dish: In a small oven-safe dish. Place goat cheese log in the center. Slightly break up the goat cheese. Ladle marinara sauce on top.
3. Bake: Pop the dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the goat cheese is warmed through and the marinara is bubbling around the edges.
4. Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly so you don’t burn your mouth (it’s so hard waiting). Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or parsley if desired and serve with any of the dippers listed below.

What is the Best Way to Get this Dip to your Lips?

There are so many carby options! I mean who doesn’t love Italian bread and marinara? Here are some options for dippers, healthy and carby:

• Air-Fried Sweet Potatoes: Cut them in rounds or wedges, toss in some olive oil and “fry”. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
• Air-Fried Eggplant: So tasty with marinara and goat cheese.
• Zucchini: Raw zucchini cut in rounds.
• Crackers: Whole wheat or not, all are tasty with this dip.
• Bread: Whether it’s plain or turned into garlic toast, both are delicious.

Tips for Success

• Make Ahead: Assemble the dish ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake. Place in oven while it’s heating up, so you don’t crack your cold dish.
• Customize: Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick or drizzle with honey for a touch of sweetness.
• Pairing: A glass of crisp white wine or a light red pairs wonderfully with this app.

More Recipes with Goat Cheese

If you like goat cheese as much as I do, you’ll love these recipes too.

Pork Chops with Goat Cheese & Cranberry: ready in 25 minutes and so dang good! With 2 sauces to choose from, this is a dinner staple.

Bite-Size Goat Cheese Balls: a fan favorite, these are easy to make and easy to enjoy. Roll them in your favorite toppings.

Pesto Shrimp Pasta: Another easy dinner recipe, a 1-pot meal and ready in 25 minutes. Goat cheese, shrimp, and pesto… does it get any better than this trio?

Stuffed Dates: Sweet and tangy is such a great combo! Try this recipe with or without almonds.

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Lemon Mint Dressing: If you haven’t had the combination of strawberries and goat cheese yet, what are you waiting for? Paired with Lemon Mint Dressing, it’s the perfect flavorful salad.

Final Thoughts

Easy Baked Goat Cheese with Marinara is proof that simplicity can be spectacular. The creamy tangy goat cheese and flavorful marinara create a harmony of textures and tastes that’s hard to resist. Give this recipe a try, and don’t forget to share your creation with me on social media @FreckleFaceFoodie!

Enjoy this easy, elegant dish and wow your taste buds with minimal effort.

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