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Baked Goat Cheese Salsa

[heart_this] · Mar 22, 2010 · 40 Comments

Baked Goat Cheese Salsa with Tortilla Chips

Not too long ago I discovered a great new appetizer, the baked goat cheese marinara , where the goat cheese is baked in a marinara sauce and it is then served with toasted baguette slices for dipping and scooping. While I was enjoying the baked goat cheese marinara I thought that this would also probably work well with a salsa ranchera swapped in for the marinara sauce. When I look at the the recipes for a marinara sauce and salsa ranchera they are pretty similar save for the use of the chili peppers so I figured that it should work out pretty well. For the salsa ranchera I went with a simple version with some roasted serrano and poblano peppers. The baked goat cheese salsa was excellent! The creamy and tangy goat cheese went really well with the fiery hot salsa. I like the way that the goat cheese retains it shape only to crumble into melted cheesy goodness when touched. Although I am pretty sure that the baked goat cheese salsa would go great served with toasted baguette, I went with something that seemed a little more appropriate, tortilla chips.

Baked Goat Cheese Salsa with Tortilla Chips
Roasted Serrano and Poblano Salsa Ranchera
Since the baked goat cheese salsa had so few ingredients I wanted to make sure that the salsa ranchera was a tasty one. Although I like the ease of the jalapeno salsa ranchera I wanted to add a bit more flavour and I did so by using a variety of chili peppers including serranos and poblanos and by roasting them. Had tomatoes been in season, I would have roasted some fresh tomatoes as well but since they are not I went with canned tomatoes this time which is perfectly acceptable. I finished the salsa renchera off with some fresh chopped cilantro and a splash of lime for some freshness. I pureed the salsa in a food processor to ensure that it was nice and smooth for the baked goat cheese salsa.

Baked Goat Cheese Salsa

Baked Goat Cheese Salsa

Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 2/3 cup salsa (see below)
  • 4 ounces goat cheese (sliced)
directions
  1. Place the salsa in a baking dish and top with the goat cheese.
  2. Broil until the goat cheese is soft and golden brown, about 4-6 minutes.
  3. Serve with the tortilla chips.
Roasted Serrano and Poblano Salsa Ranchera

Roasted Serrano and Poblano Salsa Ranchera

Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2cups
ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon corn oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (toasted and ground)
  • 2 serrano chilies (roasted)
  • 1 poblano chili (roasted)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (fire roasted is good)
  • 1 handful cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 lime
directions
  1. Heat the oil in a pan.
  2. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cumin and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
  4. Add the chillies and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens about 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
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Comments

  1. chasing lightning bugs says

    March 23, 2010 at 12:29 am

    wow…i want some NOW. that looks amazing!!!

    Reply
  2. Bethany says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:25 am

    Oh that baked goat cheese just looks wonderful! And I love cooked salsa… well, ok, I'll take my salsa any way there is, but cooked is a great change from the fresh salsas that I usually have!

    Reply
  3. Anh says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:39 am

    This post makes me really hungry!

    Reply
  4. Michelle J says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:50 am

    Heavenly!

    Reply
  5. Mama Mia says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:56 am

    interesting combo! looks great!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    March 23, 2010 at 2:13 am

    I'm glad to see your ladies so supportive, please , ladies, try his recipes too !!!! he is so good and so are most every recipe of his that I have tried – try them!!!!

    Reply
  7. Culinary Cory says

    March 23, 2010 at 2:19 am

    This looks just a great as the goat cheese marinara. Wonderful!

    Reply
  8. Nina Timm says

    March 23, 2010 at 6:49 am

    Kevin, this is outstanding. The best grub out there!!!

    Reply
  9. SnacksGiving says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:13 am

    Amazing! I want it now!

    Reply
  10. Joanne says

    March 23, 2010 at 10:14 am

    Baked goat cheese sounds delicious to me right now…creamy and cheesy and melty…mmmm. Love the salsa you made to spice it up!

    Reply
  11. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    March 23, 2010 at 10:50 am

    That looks incredibly tempting!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  12. Zesty Cook says

    March 23, 2010 at 11:07 am

    WOW, This looks amazing. I am really impressed by your photography!

    Reply
  13. Mrs. Scoville says

    March 23, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Ah, this sounds so yummy! But I must ask, how did you mention to make anything "fiery hot" with three peppers? Two, really, as poblano peppers honestly don't count for much at all.

    Still, the idea was fantastic! Next time try a handful of some real peppers instead!

    Reply
  14. Cara says

    March 23, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I love goat cheese with spicy Mexican food. This sounds delish!

    Reply
  15. Jane says

    March 23, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    Now, THAT's something you aren't going to run into at every party! For my next one, instead of just mixing pesto into goat cheese and putting it out in a bowl, I'll try this (if I can manage not to eat it before the guests arrive)!

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    March 23, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    this looks so yummy, i feel really hungry now!

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    March 23, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    Your posts make my day. You're terrific. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Maria says

    March 23, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    I am loving this salsa! Fabulous Kevin!

    Reply
  19. Pille says

    March 23, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Sounds tempting, Kevin!!! Never served goat cheese this way before. Will try this when we get back from the skiing trip!

    Reply
  20. thedabble says

    March 23, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Great idea-this is exactly what I want over the weekend…too bad it's only Tuesday. Nom nom!

    Reply
  21. Jan says

    March 23, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    Yum – Looks delish!

    Reply
  22. Valen says

    March 23, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    I've never liked goat anything, but the salsa looks great!

    Reply
  23. Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soul says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Yum Yum!!!

    Reply
  24. Anonymous says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    Just started my own food blog and with a horrible digital camera my photos are just awful. What is the secret to your amazing photography? I love the recipes, but the photos are incredible.

    Reply
  25. La Table De Nana says

    March 23, 2010 at 8:55 pm

    Great idea!I like Buffalo Mozzarella in a marinara..Gleaned from Josée Di Stasio in Italy..But may girls love goat cheese..Thanks~

    Reply
  26. Juliana says

    March 23, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Oh! Love baked cheese, although never had baked goat cheese…I am sure that the combination of salsa with the cheese really tastes yummie 🙂

    Reply
  27. Rambling Tart says

    March 23, 2010 at 10:24 pm

    You make the most amazing dips, Kevin. 🙂 Wow, this is just fabulous. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Sippity Sup says

    March 24, 2010 at 1:21 am

    Party food that really shakes up the expectations. GREG

    Reply
  29. Gordon Hamilton says

    March 24, 2010 at 6:12 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious. I love goat's cheese but have never tried it in anything like this fashion. Will definitely give it a go.

    Reply
  30. Kevin says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Fay Royle: I don't know about a secret, just lots of practice and looking at other others photos. One tip, have lots of light. I normally use a lamp or off camera flash as I do not get much in the way of natural light in my place.

    Reply
  31. Sophie C says

    March 26, 2010 at 11:15 am

    Tried it yesterday with my homemade chili and it was amazing! Thanks for the great idea 🙂

    Reply
  32. Levinson Axelrod says

    April 5, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    Great dip. Looks very hearty and delicious.

    Reply
  33. web design says

    April 12, 2010 at 1:59 pm

    I've always loved goat cheese but I didn't know this kind of combination. But the sauce sounds so delicious it must be good together. I have to try it.

    Reply
  34. Eldon says

    April 14, 2010 at 10:12 am

    I made this for a party last weekend and it was DELICIOUS! It was devoured in less than an hour. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  35. TiAn says

    May 4, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Oh my, this is heavenly. Goat cheese is one of my favorite foods and I never thought to use it like this before. Yum!

    Reply
  36. AnaVar says

    February 10, 2011 at 10:05 am

    I made this last night and it was delicious. didn't look quite as good as yours, but the taste, oh my. It's the closest to heaven that I'll ever be.

    Ann

    Reply
  37. Susa says

    February 3, 2012 at 1:18 am

    There's a tapas place nearby that makes this and it's just heavenly! Now I have a recipe to make it at home.

    Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:21 am

    I love goat cheese and salsa. the best of both worlds. Thank you.

    Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    January 25, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    Dear kevin, you are simply the best.Thank you for all your wonderful recipies.

    Reply
  40. Judith Whipple says

    May 7, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    Before I even knew what this was it made my mouth water, need I say more. Haven’t tried yet but for sure will. Thanks again Kevin. Are you still as thin as the picture of you looks?

    Reply

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