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I love a good appetizer, and even better: a good and fast one! My recipe for goat cheese dip with champagne shallot vinaigrette is delicious, fancy, and ready in just 20 minutes!
As I write this post, I feel that I’m still digesting the amazing plate of chicken and waffles I had from Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles for lunch yesterday. After a crazy long post-church wait for a table (y’all know how Sunday’s are!), I was able to introduce my fiancé to the incredible-ness that is a huge plate of crispy fried chicken with fresh homemade waffles doused in syrup. Whichever Einstein invented this concept might deserve a Nobel Prize. The Nobel Prize of Genius Food Choices. This is a thing, people. (Or, it should be at least.)
But back to the food at hand! Quite literally speaking… I love a good dip! It’s the easiest way to throw together an appetizer that is simple and yet has the potential to be so elegant. This goat cheese dip epitomizes that concept: it pairs the creamy tanginess of goat cheese with a savory shallot and garlic vinaigrette, and is finished with lots of fresh parsley.
Now it’s your turn: What is your favorite simple dip for when friends and family are visiting? Share it with me by commenting below!
Goat Cheese Dip with Champagne Shallot Vinaigrette
2016-04-24 13:53:09
Serves 2
A creamy goat cheese dip with a simple champagne vinegar and shallot vinaigrette, topped with lots of fresh parsley and served with crispy crostini in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp. Champagne vinegar
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 pieces of crusty bread, toasted and cut into quarters
Instructions
- In a medium-sized skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots until soft and golden, about 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add champagne vinegar and lemon juice. Allow to reduce for about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a medium-sized ramekin, crumble goat cheese. Pour shallot mixture over the top of the goat cheese. Top with parsley and serve with crusty bread.
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