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Baked Goat Cheese Spread with Pepper Jelly

Baked Goat Cheese Spread with Pepper Jelly
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The beloved southern classic gets a twist with this creamy, tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy Baked Goat Cheese Spread with Pepper Jelly. You’ll be dipping all of the things into this warm dip that hits all of the flavor notes.

  • Author: Nicole Stover
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 Fresno chile, seeds and ribs removed, finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/3 cup scallions diced, plus extra for topping
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/3 cup hot pepper jelly
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven or grill to 350 degrees. If baking this on the grill prepare the grill for indirect cooking.
  2. Heat a small skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Add the shallot and Fresno and sauté until tender and the shallot is translucent, 3-5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. Add the cream cheese and goat cheese to a bowl. Use a hand mixer or wooden spoon to stir until smooth, creamy, and combined.
  4. Add the green onions, cooled shallot and Fresno, garlic salt, and lemon zest. Stir to combine.
  5. Taste and add a pinch of salt if desired.
  6. Spread the goat cheese mixture into an oven or grill safe baking dish. Top with the hot pepper jelly. You can microwave the pepper jelly in 15 second intervals to loosen up the jelly and make it more spreadable if desired.
  7. For extra heat sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes over the top.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until warmed through. If baking this on the grill allow it to cook indirect.
  9. Remove from the oven and garnish with extra green onions.

Notes

  1. If you can’t find the 10 ounce log of goat cheese you can use 2 4-ounce logs.
  2. Taste the goat cheese mixture. If you want the dip a little sweeter add a tablespoon of honey. 
  3. Swap the lemon zest for orange zest.
  4. Change out the pepper in this recipe. Use a diced jalapeno or diced red bell pepper. You’ll need about 1/4 cup if you do diced red bell pepper.

Find it online: https://beachgirlgrills.com/baked-goat-cheese-spread-with-pepper-jelly/