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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!
- 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
- 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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Honestly, a goat cheese dip that only takes 20 minutes? Talk about a culinary miracle! That’s almost as impressive as my ability to Netflix-binge while pretending to be productive. You might want to check this out for more laughs and snacks while you munch on your fancy dip! FMovies
This sounds so delicious and honestly perfect for a quick get-together—I love how simple but fancy it feels. And when I’m just relaxing after cooking or scrolling for ideas, I usually switch over to a quick round of Subway Surfers for some easy, fun downtime. It’s such a chill way to unwind for a few minutes.