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June 26, 2019

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Dip (With Video!)

Roasted beets and tangy goat cheese make an easy beet and goat cheese dip that’s perfect for summer or holiday entertaining! Vegetarian.

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Pink beet dip in a white bowl topped with crumbled goat cheese and fresh basil

If I had to pick my ultimate potluck secret weapon, it would be this roasted beet and goat cheese dip appetizer.

Rich, flavorful, summery (JUST LOOK AT THAT COLOR) and ready in a snap. You just need a few ingredients and your trusty food processor. It’s like taking a swan dive riiiiiight into summertime (*cue happy dance*)

Overhead photo of raw beets in a glass bowl with salt and pepper

We roasted our own beets here, but you could absolutely use pre-cooked beets straight from the grocery store to speed things along (or to avoid turning your oven on in the middle of summer).

overhead photo of a sheet pan filled with raw beets next to a sheet pan filled with roasted beets

We’re definitely partial to a whipped goat cheese spread (because GOAT CHEESE), but this beet spread is also delicious with feta cheese instead of goat cheese or Greek yogurt in place of the cream cheese. It’s a very forgiving recipe – mix it up with whatever you have on hand!

Side by side photos of a food processor filled with roasted beets and goat cheese next to a food processor filled with blended pink beet and goat cheese dip

How to serve your beet and goat cheese dip:

Serve this goat cheese dip with veggies or crudité, crackers, crostini (little toasts FTW!), or tortilla chips.

PERSONALLY, my favorite way to eat this is slathered on grilled bread with an extra drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze and some fresh basil. It’s also excellent on a cheese plate!

Overhead photo of a food processor filled with bright pink beet and goat cheese dip

Also, BONUS: Beets are in season well into the fall and early winter. That means you can use this easy goat cheese dip at your summer barbecue AND your company holiday party! Don’t forget to top your cheese spread with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, some crumbled goat cheese, and fresh herbs to really up that “WOW” factor.

overhead photo of pink beet and goat cheese dip in a white bowl topped with crumbled goat cheese and fresh basil

VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE GOAT CHEESE DIP WITH ROASTED BEETS

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pink beet dip in a white bowl topped with fresh basil

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Dip

  • Author: Jessie
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

An easy roasted beet and goat cheese dip appetizer. Perfect for summer or holiday entertaining!


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Ingredients

FOR THE BEETS:

  • 3 large beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE DIP:

  • 8 ounces goat cheese (reserve 1 ounce to use as a garnish if you like)
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons light cream cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

SERVE WITH:

  • Basil leaves for garnish (whole or sliced)
  • Toasted baguette slices for dipping

Instructions

ROAST THE BEETS:

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Toss beets, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
  3. Transfer beets to a baking sheet and spread them out in an even layer (this will help them roast properly – if they’re too close together, they’ll steam instead of roast!)
  4. Roast beets at 400 degrees F for 30-45 minutes until beets are cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool.
  5. Use the cooled beets immediately to make the dip (instructions below) or store in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble the rest of the recipe.

MAKE THE DIP:

  1. Add cooled roasted beets, goat cheese, honey, lemon juice, light cream cheese, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Puree until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice.
  2. Serve dip immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge until you need it. Garnish with extra goat cheese and fresh basil (optional) and serve with toasted baguette slices.

Notes

Make sure your roasted beets are cooked through and relatively soft for best results. Beets can form a relatively tough outer skin as they roast, so to check for doneness, insert a cake tester or knife – once you’ve pierced the outer skin, the tester should slide right through the beet (just like a baked potato!) You can also flip the roasted beets over to expose a softer spot (usually the piece of the beet that kept contact with the baking sheet won’t have a skin) that’s more easily pierced with a cake tester.

Additions and Substitutions. Use store-bought, pre-cooked beets in place of roasting your own if you like. You can use canned beets in a pinch if you need to, but make sure to taste and add seasoning as the flavor can vary widely. You may also need to add additional honey or lemon juice when using canned beets – just taste as you go and adjust as necessary! Use feta or ricotta in place of the goat cheese if you like. Swap the cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a smoother, thinner texture.

To make this goat cheese dip ahead of time, roast the beets 2-3 days in advance and store in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to make the dip. Once blended, the dip will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. This dip also freezes fairly well – the texture doesn’t change much, but the beet flavor can seem more intense. Defrost any frozen dip in the fridge overnight, then taste and blend in additional goat cheese, honey, or lemon juice to bring it back to life.

Serve this beet and goat cheese dip with crackers, crostini, grilled bread, veggies, pita chips or tortilla chips. It’s also an excellent addition to a cheese plate or cheese board!

The taste of the dip will vary depending on the exact size of your beets. Just give the dip a taste once it’s blended and feel free to make adjustments if it needs it! If I use especially large beets, I like to add a bit of extra goat cheese and lemon juice. If the beets are on the smaller side, you may want to start with less goat cheese or lemon juice and add more as necessary.

Ingredients and Equipment. We love love love LOVE our 14-Cup Cuisinart Food Processor for this and basically every other kitchen task (pesto! whipped feta! magic cauliflower cream!) We also love our trusty OXO cake tester. If you’re using store-bought beets, we like these cooked beets. And as always, we’re using our favorite Vermont Creamery goat cheese in this recipe!

Keywords: appetizer, holiday, spread

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