Best 3 Baked Goat Cheese With Caramelized Onion Garlic And Mission Figs Recipes

"Baked Goat Cheese with Caramelized Onion Garlic and Mission Figs" is a delightful appetizer or main course that combines rich, creamy goat cheese with the sweetness of caramelized onions and the earthy flavors of roasted garlic and mission figs. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. It's easy to prepare and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED ONION AND GARLIC DIP

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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 shallot, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large Spanish onion
1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
3 cipollini onions, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
1 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
3 scallions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped (about 3 tablespoons)

Steps:

In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the thyme, shallots, garlic and all the varieties of onions. Saute, stirring constantly. (Onions absorb oil quickly, so add more if necessary.) Continue to cook until the vegetables are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, add the yogurt and cream cheese and stir together. Add in the onions, scallions and chives. Stir well to combine.

BAKED GOAT'S CHEESE WITH HAZELNUT CRUST & BALSAMIC ONIONS

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This simple breaded cheese can be made ahead and frozen, ready to use as a starter for a dinner party with friends

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Starter

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 x 100g goat's cheese (we used Capricorn)
50g hazelnuts , chopped
25g breadcrumbs
2 eggs , beaten
red chicory leaves, rocket and watercress , to serve
3 tbsp olive oil
3 red onions , halved and thinly sliced
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 tbsp mild-flavoured clear honey

Steps:

Halve the goat's cheeses horizontally and mix the nuts with the crumbs. Coat the cheese in the egg, then the nut mixture. Mark the cut side of the cheese with a large piece of nut to show which side up it should be.
For the onions, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, then add the onions. Stir well and cook for 10 mins until softened and starting to turn golden. Tip in the balsamic vinegar and honey, season and stir over the heat until syrupy. If freezing, open-freeze the cheeses until solid, then wrap individually with cling film and foil. Pack the onions into a freezer bag once cool. To defrost, thaw the onions and warm gently in a pan.
To cook and serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the cheese on a sheet of baking parchment on a baking tray and bake for 20 mins. If you're baking from frozen, add another 5 mins.
Arrange the salad leaves on plates and spoon the onions on top. Add the goat's cheese, drizzle with any juice from the onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.05 milligram of sodium

FIGS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

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Here's a super-simple appetizer. Fresh figs are halved and stuffed with any creamy, flavorful cheese. A good blue works, but creamy goat cheese, drizzled with balsamic vinegar, is even more crowd-pleasing.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories easy, finger foods, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 ounces, approximately, of soft, fresh goat cheese
1 tablespoon good balsamic vinegar
12 fresh figs, washed and drained

Steps:

Use your fingers to roll the goat cheese into 24 1/2 teaspoon-sized balls.
Cut figs in half. Press a cheese ball into the center of each fig. Plate them and drizzle with vinegar. Serve within an hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 52, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

Use good quality goat cheese for the best flavor.
Caramelize the onions slowly over low heat to get the best flavor and color.
If you don't have mission figs, you can use another type of sweet fig.
You can also add other ingredients to the goat cheese, such as nuts, honey, or herbs.
Serve the goat cheese with crackers, bread, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Baked goat cheese with caramelized onion, garlic, and mission figs is a delicious and easy appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties or gatherings, and it can also be enjoyed as a meal on its own. The combination of creamy goat cheese, sweet caramelized onions, and tangy figs is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for something special to serve, give this recipe a try.