Roasted Carrot and Goat Cheese Dip
My goat cheese dip with roasted carrots is the ultimate combination of savory, tangy, and sweet flavors! It has a thick and creamy hummus-like consistency and a beautiful, eye-catching color. This easy dip recipe is fantastic served warm or cold with your favorite dippers of choice!
There’s nothing better than an appetizer that looks and tastes fancy but is actually so easy to make. My carrot and goat cheese dip has a rich flavor and texture, and the whole recipe comes together with just a simple process of roasting and blending.
Carrots, in my opinion, often don’t get as much love as they deserve. I love how versatile they are and how well they tie recipes together! Whether pickled, roasted, or sauteed, these root vegetables bring just the right amount of natural sweetness into every dish they are part of.
In this goat cheese dip, the roasted carrots tenderize beautifully to bring out all of the best flavor and help form a creamy, satisfying dip. I love roasting a large batch and finding as many ways and occasions to enjoy it. It’s the perfect recipe to serve at parties and special occasions, to enjoy for simple weekday meals, or just to have on hand for easy snacking!
Uniform pieces
Uniformly cut vegetables roast evenly, ensuring each piece cooks at the same rate. This prevents smaller pieces from burning while larger ones stay underdone. Consistent sizes also promote even caramelization, giving vegetables a balanced texture and flavor throughout.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
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- Carrots: I use whole carrots for this recipe and chop them into pieces that are 1 or 2 inches thick before roasting. They bring a delightful natural sweetness to the goat cheese dip, along with a beautiful orange color!
- Onion: Enhances the recipe with even more natural sweetness and a complex, earthy flavor. They caramelize wonderfully in the oven.
- Garlic: Infuses bold, savory flavor into each bite. I prefer using fresh garlic for the best results.
- Goat Cheese: Creamy and tangy, this soft cheese helps give the dip its satisfying texture.
- Honey: This sweet ingredient balances out the savory and tangy flavors. Use real, high-quality honey.
- Balsamic Vinegar: This type of vinegar carries both sweet and tart notes and rounds out the overall flavor of the goat cheese dip recipe.
- Olive Oil: You’ll drizzle some onto the carrots before roasting them, and then add one more final drizzle right before serving. Quality matters here too!
How to Make Goat Cheese Dip
- Preheat Oven. While the oven preheats to 400 degrees F, prepare a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Prepare Carrots & Onion. Cut and peel the carrots, then place them on the baking sheet with an onion cut that’s been cut into 8 pieces. Add garlic, drizzle with oil, and season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Roast Veggies. Roast the veggies for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through until the carrots are golden and tender.
- Blend Ingredients. Once cooled, add the roasted carrots and onion to a food processor with goat cheese, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Blitz until the mixture has achieved a thick hummus consistency.
- Garnish & Serve. Add chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil on top, then serve this savory goat cheese dip with dippers of choice!
- Food Processor: To create a dip that’s perfectly smooth and creamy! You can also use a high-power blender if preferred.
- Baking Sheet: For roasting the carrots and onions. Line with foil for easy clean up.
Serving Suggestions
This carrot and goat cheese dip tastes incredible served warm or cold. Warm is my preference, but it’s entirely up to you.
Of course, every dip needs the perfect dipping items too. Try this recipe with my Sesame Cheddar Cheese Crackers, pita chips, crusty bread, or any other crackers that you love. You can also enjoy it with crispy veggies like bell peppers, celery, or more carrots.
But don’t stop there! Spread this dip on sandwiches and wraps for an extra burst of flavor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! You can make this goat cheese dip recipe up to 3 days in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. To keep it fresh, store it in an airtight container.
If your goat cheese dip is turning out thicker than you’d like, you can easily adjust the texture with warm water! Gradually add a little bit at a time while the food processor or blender is running to thin out the dip to your desired consistency. And if it’s too thin, add an extra spoonful of cheese until it thickens up.
For a spicier twist, try adding hot honey instead of regular honey, or mix in some red pepper flakes or cayenne. You can also experiment with different herbs as garnishes. Parsley is my favorite to add on top, but basil, oregano, and thyme all make great choices too.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baling sheet with foil.
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Peel the carrots and cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces and cut the onion into 8 pieces. Transfer to prepared baking sheet along with the garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
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Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through until the carrots are golden and tender. Set aside to cool.
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Transfer to a food processor along with the goat cheese, honey and balsamic vinegar. Blitz until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Season to taste and thin with warm water if needed. I prefer it like a thick hummus consistency.
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Spread mixture onto a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with crackers of choice. This is great served warm or cold, although warm is my preference.
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 19238IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
