Dips Worth Gathering Around: Goat Cheese Recipes for Entertaining

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Jan 13
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The rise of Dipsgiving, butter candles, and Tiffany plates points to one thing—people love dunking their favorite foods into dips. That’s because dips are fundamentally shareable, easy to make, and undeniably pretty on the table. We’re vehemently pro-dip here at LaClare Creamery, and our growing collection of elegant, flavor-packed dip recipes proves it.

Keep reading to get the full list of easy dip recipes for parties. You’ll also see how when you have artfully crafted, fresh goat cheese and other premium ingredients, dip goes far beyond carrot sticks and ranch.

Mexican Goat Cheese Dip

Looking at this colorful Mexican Goat Cheese dip, you’d never guess it only requires a handful of ingredients. First, you fry garlic and guajillo chilis. Second, you mix the garlic and chilis with our Chipotle Honey Goat Cheese, salt, and pepper. Third, you combine the mixture with the garlic- and chili-infused oil you created. Finally, you garnish your creation with cilantro.

Serve this dip with tortilla chips, raw veggies, and ice-cold margaritas.

Buffalo Chicken and Goat Cheese Dip

Game day parties call for buffalo chicken dip—that’s like a universal rule, right? Our take on the perennially popular dip recipe uses Goat Mozzarella and Original Chèvre for depth of flavor and creaminess.

Serve with chips, celery, and carrot sticks to recreate a classic yet refined buffalo wing experience.

Spicy Goat Cheese and Chorizo Dip

With how much vibrant flavor this dip is loaded with, it’s more like a full meal than an appetizer. Our Spicy Goat Cheese and Chorizo Dip matches smoky, spicy pork sausage with Goat Jack Cheese, Original Chèvre, pico de gallo, green onions, and cilantro.

Just add blue corn tortilla chips and micheladas or Mexican lager.

Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon, Pecans, and Figs

Sweet, savory, nutty, and rich, this Baked Cranberry Goat Cheese Dip has it all. Every bite is crunchy and caramelized with Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese, figs, bacon, pecans, and maple syrup.

Serve with hearty wheat crackers or toasted bread slices. A Wisconsin-style Old Fashioned cocktail is a welcome addition, too.

Whipped Everything Bagel Goat Cheese Spread

Bagel lovers, this dip is everything. The base of this tasty bagel dip recipe is our Everything Bagel Goat Cheese, which brings bagel shop flavor in the form of creamy chèvre, garlic, onion, and poppy seeds.

Serve with fresh veggies (especially cucumbers and cherry tomatoes), bagel chips, and baguettes. And for drinks, we suggest crisp white wine or iced coffee.

Roasted Potato Wedges with Spicy Goat Jack Cheese Queso

This decadent dip has two of the best things in the world: cheese and potatoes. It's an elevated queso recipe that uses Goat Jack Cheese, jalapeño, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, and hot sauce. It’s creamy, fiery, and endlessly satisfying. It’ll be gone in minutes, we swear.

Serve with Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied red wine (Pinot Noir, Grenache).

Baked Mozzarella Goat Cheese Dip with Candied Tomatoes

This Instagram-worthy Mozzarella Goat Cheese Dip with Candied Tomatoes recipe is juicy, savory, and sweet, all thanks to brown sugar-candied tomatoes and two kinds of goat cheese (Original and Mozzarella). And, fragrant rosemary and dry white wine add sophisticated flavors, elevating this dip beyond the expected.

Serve with baguette slices and cranberry ginger spritzes or sparkling wine.

3-Ingredient Goat Cheese, Pistachio, and Honey Dip

If you follow her on Instagram, you know @theboardloon knows her way around a good dip. She crafted this three-ingredient stunner by spreading goat cheese on a serving board and topping it with crushed pistachios and honey. That’s it, if you wanna keep it simple. But, if you want to customize this recipe, add hot honey, pomegranate arils, or fig jam.

Serve with pita chips and Riesling or Moscato.

Entertaining Tip: How Much Dip to Make Per Person

How much dip to make per person depends on the type of gathering you’re hosting. Is this an hors d’oeuvres-only party? Will there be a full dinner to follow your dips?

For an appetizer-only spread: Make 1/3 cup of dip per person if there is a handful of dips/appetizers.
Decrease the dip amount to 1/4 or 1/8 cup of dip per person if you have 5 or more dips/appetizers.
For an appetizer spread with a full dinner: Make 1/8 cup of dip per person when you have multiple appetizers followed by a full dinner.
Keep your friends and family in mind: If you know they love a certain dip, make more! You can always reheat it in the microwave or slow cooker later.

Products Featured in this Article

Before you can dive into making these dips, you need to stock up on fresh, clean-tasting LaClare Creamery Goat Cheese.

Use our store locator to find LaClare Creamery goat cheese near you.

Elegant Entertaining? You GOAT This!

With these fabulous, easy goat cheese dip recipes for parties and serving guidelines in hand, you’re all set to host a dinner party or cocktail hour that guests will remember.

And if you want more sweet, savory, creamy, decadent recipes for your next party, explore our recipe collection, Boozy Holiday Dessert Recipes, and Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas.

Happy hosting!