Indulge in the rich flavors of Whipped Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese. Perfect spread on warm French bread for a delicious snack.
This is one of those dishes that my family has been making for years and years. It originally started as a camping dish. We’d roast the garlic in the fire. Warm the goat cheese and the bread right along side it. Slice, spread and devour.
I’m telling you, it is simplistic perfection. And while I have modified the instructions a bit to whip the goat cheese and combine it all together on a plate, the bold flavors remain the same and you’re absolutely going to love this one.
Let’s talk about what you’ll need to make it.
Whipped Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Spread Ingredients:
- GOAT CHEESE: You can usually find Goat Cheese in the log form or in crumbles. Since we are whipping it, either will work in this recipe. Make sure to get plain goat cheese and not goat cheese that has been seasoned with any kind of herbs.
- GARLIC: Whole garlic heads and at least 2, if not 3 of them depending on the amount of people you’re feeding and your love for garlic.
- BUTTER/OLIVE OIL: To place over the garlic while it’s cooking.
- SALT: To season the garlic as it cooks.
- BAGUETTE: To scoop up the whipped cheese.
- PARSLEY: Adds a pop of color and a bit of freshness.
Step by Step Photos and Instructions:
One of the particularly lovely things about this dish is how easy it is to make. When we would originally make this dish we’d simply spread the warmed goat cheese onto the warmed baguette. It works great, especially when camping and you don’t have access to a food processor. However, whipping the goat cheese first creates a spread that you can simply scoop up with the warmed bread. A total win!
- STEP #1: Roast the garlic by cutting off the top 1/4 inch of the bulb. Top with butter, olive oil and salt. Roast for 45 – 60 minutes or until browned and soft.
- STEP #2: Place room temperature goat cheese in a food processor and process until creamy and smooth.
- STEP #3: Spread whipped goat cheese onto a small plate. Squeeze roasted garlic over the top. Spread it over the garlic. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with warmed baguette slices.
Storage and Leftovers:
You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use within a few days. Simply allow to come to room temperature before using so that the goat cheese is easily spreadable.
If you love goat cheese as much as I do, you’re going to want to check out these other goat cheese recipes:
Herb Marinated Goat Cheese with olive oil, garlic, capers, dill and chives is perfect for parties. Great with crackers or crostini!
Cranberry Goat Cheese Log is an easy, festive appetizer perfect for parties! Tangy coat cheese coated in honey, cranberries and thyme. Ready in 10 minutes!
This Baked Goat Cheese with Tomatoes is the perfect appetizer recipe. Sweet roasted tomatoes, garlic and goat cheese make a flavorful addition to any party!
Note: Originally published in 2009. Updated in 2025 with new recipe instructions, photos, step by step photos and nutrition information.
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 garlic heads
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- kosher salt
- 8 ounces goat cheese (softened )
- 1 baguette (sliced)
- parsley (chopped, optional )
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut 1/4 inch off the top of the bulb of garlic to expose the cloves beneath, but do not peel the garlic, you want to roast it in the skin. Place bulb on a piece of aluminum foil, place butter on top, pour olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bring up all sides of aluminum foil and twist together to close. Cook for 60 minutes or until garlic cloves are soft and golden in color. Allow to cool.
While garlic is cooling, place room temperature goat cheese in a food processor and process until smooth.
Spread whipped goat cheese onto a small plate. Once garlic has cooled, squeeze cloves over the top. Leave whole or spread out. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with warm baguette slices.
Not a bad way to start the day! It is a fave of ours, I hope you enjoy it too! :)
So I am up at 6:15 am preparing eye of round and needed a spread to top it. This recipe seems to fool proof. Can’t to try it!
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I really love goat cheese it is really delicous. Most of the time I eat it as a dessert or use it to make a salsa.
I love simplicity in food. Roasted garlic is one of my favorite ways to eat bread but I have never had it with goat cheese. Thank you for the inspiration!
This sounds like a wonderful combination of flavors!
What a great story to remind us that things don’t have to be at all complicated to taste delicious and leave an impression. =) I’m going camping over the 4th of July and I will definitely be taking the stuff along to make this to share with my friends.
<3 Nic
Mmm, this sounds like a great combination! Just another reminder that freshly baked bread and a delicious spread can be a perfect dinner on those tiring weeknights.
Like you say, simple bold flavours often make the most memorable dishes! this spread looks great, nice and rustic! I’m catering a wedding soon, and they asked me (yesterday!) to also make a mid-night buffet table, so I’ve been scouting out spreads and dips, I think this is a great recipe for my needs because it’s simple and elegant! Printing it right now!
This looks deadly! I could get seriously addicted to this! Yum!