Baked goat cheese with tomatoes - this is an easy recipe with creamy cheese, sweet roasted tomatoes, and herbs. A simple dish that works as an appetizer or light meal.
This baked goat cheese with tomatoes recipe is easy but feels a little fancy. The creamy cheese warms up while the tomatoes roast sweet and juicy. They are perfect for a light lunch, simple dinner, or starter - a quick recipe thatโs full of flavor.
Try more delicious and quick appetizers like Puff Pastry Canapes or Cheese and Onion Pasties.
Ingredients: 6 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 - 10 minutes | Servings: 8 | Difficulty: Easy
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Recipe ingredients
Tomatoes: I use medium, firm tomatoes that stay intact when baked. Each tomato should be large enough to cut 4 even slices, giving a total of 8, and wide enough so the goat cheese slices sit neatly on top without spilling over.
- Try this Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes recipe, too.
Goat Cheese: A soft-ripened goat cheese log is ideal - it should have a thin white rind like brie and a creamy, tangy interior. Look for goat brie, triple-cream goat cheese, or even a cream cheese + chรจvre blend as a substitute. Slice it evenly so it melts gently on top of the tomatoes.
A drizzle of olive oil and honey, a sprinkle of sugar, salt, and pepper, and a touch of dried herbs to complete this dish.
How to bake goat cheese?
Step #1: Remove the stems from the tomatoes and slice them into 8 pieces.
Step #2: Sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper.
Step #3: Cut the goat cheese log into 8 slices and place on the tomato slices. Drizzle with oil, honey, and seasoning.
Step #4: Bake for 5โ10 minutes until the cheese is warm and soft.
Variations
While this easy-baked goat cheese recipe is perfect as is, you can mix things up by adding other roasted vegetables. Thin slices of eggplant work beautifully - just roast them first until tender, then layer with the tomatoes and goat cheese. You could also try zucchini or bell peppers.
You can also top the baked goat cheese with caramelized onions before serving, or you can sprinkle them with toasted pine nuts or walnuts. Check out the post for Romanian White Bean Dip to learn how to caramelize onions.
Good to know!
Soft-ripened goat cheese doesnโt melt like a typical cheese. Instead, it softens and gets wonderfully creamy, keeping its shape while the center warms up and spreads a little. Itโs perfect for scooping up with roasted tomatoes and bread.
Try more cheesy baked appetizers like Ham and Cheese Empanadas or Mini Baked Croque Monsieur.
Store and reheat
Soft-ripened baked goat cheese doesnโt melt fully like mozzarella or cheddar, so reheating wonโt make it ooze more than it already does. If you have leftovers, warm them gently in the oven at 350ยฐF / 175ยฐC for 5โ7 minutes, or until the cheese is just soft again and the tomatoes are heated through.
- Avoid the microwave - it can make the cheese separate or become slightly grainy.
If I have any leftovers, I usually eat them at room temperature on a slice of bread. Thereโs rarely enough left to make reheating worthwhile, and theyโre still delicious without it.
What to serve with it?
This baked goat cheese is perfect with a crusty baguette, slices of sourdough, or crunchy crackers for scooping up the warm, creamy cheese and roasted tomatoes.
You can also serve it alongside a simple green salad for a light lunch or as part of a tapas-style meal.
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Baked Goat Cheese with Tomatoes
Equipment
- Roasting dish
Ingredients
- 2 medium tomatoes
- a pinch of granulated sugar
- fine sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1 small log soft-ripened goat cheese about 5 oz /150 g Note 2
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- a good pinch of oregano or thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ยฐF / 200ยฐC. Lightly oil the roasting dish.
- Prepare the tomatoes: Carefully remove the stem from each tomato without damaging the flesh, using a small, sharp paring knife. Slice the tomatoes evenly so you have a total of 8 slices. Place the slices in the roasting dish and sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar, salt, and pepper.2 medium tomatoes + a pinch of granulated sugar + fine sea salt and ground black pepper
- Cut the goat cheese log into 8 slices and place them on top of the tomato slices.1 small log soft-ripened goat cheese
- Drizzle with olive oil, honey, dried herbs, and a little more salt and pepper.1-2 tablespoons olive oil + 2 teaspoons honey + a good pinch of oregano or thymec
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 5โ10 minutes, until the cheese is warm and slightly melted.
- Serve immediately with a baguette or crusty bread. If you like, drizzle a little extra olive oil and honey over the top before serving (not too much).
Notes
- Servings:ย the recipe serves 4 as an appetizer and 2 as a light meal with bread.
- Goat cheese: I use a soft-ripened goat cheese log - it has a bloomy rind like brie and a creamy, tangy interior. In the U.S., look for goat brie, triple-cream goat cheese, or even a cream cheese + chรจvre blend as a substitute.
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