Baked Goat Cheese Dip

Ingredients

• 12-ounces goat cheese, softened

• 6-ounces cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

• ¼ cup Zarzis Garlic Olive Oil plus 1 teaspoon

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 2 teaspoons Zarzis Chef’s Reserve or 25 Star Balsamic Vinegar

• 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a mixer, combine softened goat cheese and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Mix in parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil and pepper. Brush a pie plate or 1-quart baking dish with olive oil. Evenly spread cheese mixture in dish.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden and heated through. Combine Zarzis Balsamic Vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, tomatoes, chives, and garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture on top of the baked cheese dip. Serve with your favorite crackers or toast.