Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 8 ounces goat cheese (softened)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1-1 ½ cups jarred marinara (or make your own)
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • fresh basil (for garnish)
  • Crostini or crisp crackers for dipping

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a small (approx. 8”) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan and dried basil in a medium-sized bowl. Spread into the baking dish, leaving a 1” border around the edges. Fill the border around the goat cheese mixture with the marinara sauce. Sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
  • Garnish with fresh basil, cut into ribbons (chiffonade).
  • Serve immediately with Crostini or crisp crackers for dipping.