Fire roasted tomato goat cheese dip is a simple and sophisticated appetizer made with a can of fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, herbs and goat cheese. This post was sponsored by Muir Glen
There's something to be said for simple, crowd-pleasing appetizers that are a little more on the sophisticated side of things. This fire roasted tomato goat cheese dip is exactly one of those kinds of dishes.
Recipes like this are all about the quality of ingredients and this dip is made with only the best: flavour-loaded organic fire roasted tomatoes, garlic, oregano and basil and to finish it off, tons of tangy goat cheese. The depth of flavour that is developed with these simple ingredients is mind blowing - this is my style of cooking to a T.
Over the weekend I had a couple of girlfriends over for some apps and wine. The occasion? There was a basketball game that called for some delicious eats. For the first time ever, the Toronto Raptors have made it to the Eastern Conference finals which is huge for us.
To mark the first home game of the series, I quickly whipped up a batch of this warm fire roasted tomato dip and toasted some slices of baguette for crostini. Just like that, within about 30 minutes, we were ready to go.
This is the kind of appetizer that is perfect for entertaining no matter what the season because it's made with ingredients that you know will be of the upmost quality year-round.
In the winter, the combination of warm tomato and bubbling goat cheese will warm you up on even the coldest nights, and in the summer, you can enjoy this dip on the patio with a cold glass of cab sauv. Using dried herbs in this recipe as opposed to fresh also means this dish can be made year-round.
Finally, the star of the show is the somewhat sweet and smoky tomato mixture, which starts with a can of fire-roasted tomatoes. Using canned tomatoes for this dip means that you can ensure there will be tons of flavour no matter what the season.
I've always been partial to fire-roasted tomatoes, but have found that they can be a little difficult to find in Toronto, luckily Muir Glen is now available in Canada.
This means you can use their tomatoes in all of your favourite dishes like slow cooker monster meatballs in tomato sauce or you could even add them to my 20-minute marinara sauce.
This recipe is originally from A Couple of Cooks.
Fire roasted tomato and goat cheese dip
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 oz can Muir Glen diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 8 ounces goat cheese, sliced
- 1 baguette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, basil, oregano, salt and red pepper flakes. Saute for 45 seconds or until garlic is fragrant but not browned. Stir in the tomatoes and heat at a gentle simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce starts to thicken. Remove from the heat.
- Pour the tomato mixture into an oven-proof baking dish, top with sliced goat cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, broil on high for 4-6 minutes, watching carefully, until the goat cheese is golden brown.
- To make crostini, slice baguette and toast at 375F for 15 minutes.
Let me know if you fire roasted tomato goat cheese dip a try in the comments below!
Olya VP
My family consistently asks for this particular version of the Goat cheese Dip with Fire Roasted tomatoes. It’s a winner every time, thank you!
Louisa Clements
I am so glad that you and your family enjoy this dip, Olya! Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Happy cooking!
Cite Menu
Excited to try it,, <3
Sara Krauss
I usually stick with a nice big charcuterie board. Can wait to add this to the rotation!
nicoleroannef
I always go for mini quiches. They look really cute and are surprisingly easy to make.
KellyPC
I make mini springrolls & samosa.
Spencer
Charcuterie board! Can’t wait to try this
manda
We like hummus and veggies.
David
At home by myself or family, chips and salsa are a go to appetizer, but if I have company over I go with mozerella sticks.
Stephanie Grant
My go to appetizer has got to be fried pickle spears!
Katie
Love this recipe Lou!! My go to favourite app is burrata or ricotta cheese on toasted baguette with honey drizzle!
Jamiel
Mmm cheese. I love a cheesy artichoke dip with warm pita.
Andrew H.
Amazing!!! Looks delicious, can’t wait to try it out! :)
jan
I have a black bean salsa recipe that I love serving. Black beans, tomato, cilantro, garlic, avocado, cumin…mmmm.
Nicole
My go-to appetizer is definitely nacho chips and a whole assortment of yummy salsas and dips!
Andrew
That looks amazing!! Can’t wait to try it Friday!! :D
Mariana
What a great idea! It’s simple but sophisticated, can’t wait to try it.
Jo Vanderwolf
Favorite appie? That would have to be bacon wrapped chicken bites!
Annie
This looks very chix and delicious!! My go to appetizer is definitely brie w/some delish red pepper jelly.
Laura
Wow, this just looks awesome and is my kind of appetizer! I tend towards hummus and pita chips/baked olives and grapes or something like that or in the summer fresh green peas and fresh salsa crostini. These tomatoes sound so good and I look forward to trying them! Always good to have some good quality canned tomatoes in the pantry!
Chris
Thx for sharing this Lou!! My fav app is usually some sort of flat bread and dip, but will definitely try this next wknd.
Laurie
Looks great! My go to is smoked salmon and crackers
Michelle
This is my new go to appetizer!
Melanie
Yum this was delicious! My new favourite app :)
Lindsay
This looks delicious!
Glogirl
My go to appetizer is crackers with a variety of cheeses.
Jonnie
Cheesy Garlic Bites are my go to appetizer
Melissa R
I like putting out a couple different cheeses served with crackers, olives, and maybe some fruit and nuts.
Jeffrey
My go to appetizer is hummus with vegetables and pita bread.
Sabrina Spilotro
This looks like my kind of snack!!
Abby L
Looks delicious! Going to have to make it this weekend!
Brenda Penton
My go-to appetizer is a cheese ball with crackers or chips