This Smoked Garlic Goat Cheese recipe is an appetizer fit for any table, and is drizzled with chimichurri and served with big slices of fresh bread. Fancy enough for even a holiday table or dinner party, this recipe was inspired by the Herb Goat Cheese with Roasted Garlic appetizer at the Greenhouse Restaurant in Gig Harbor, WA.
Smoked Garlic Goat Cheese
I came to love goat cheese way too late in life. I'm talking like 36. The first time I tried goat cheese and actually liked it was at a restaurant in Kansas City called Rye. They served this whipped goat cheese there drizzled with honey and topped with herbs, and even though I thought that I wouldn't like it because EWWW GOAT CHEESE, I didn't want to look like a big picky baby in front of a table of food bloggers so I tried a piece, and my whole world changed.
I came home from that trip and immediately made a version of my own with this Honey Blueberry Whipped Goat Cheese, then I followed it up with a holiday version with our Whipped Cranberry Goat Cheese, and it was over for me.
Almost anytime I see goat cheese on a menu, I'm ordering it.
If you're still on the “I don't know about goat cheese” bus, one of those whipped versions that I linked above. It is a good entry-level goal cheese.
This one is not for rookies, though I suspect it would win over someone who has just dabbled in the goodness of goat cheese but isn't opposed to it.
For goat cheese fans? You may have just found a new favorite.
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Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Goat Cheese
- Smoked Confit Garlic and Olive Oil
- Chimichurri Sauce
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How To Make This Recipe
This is just the overview so you can see what you're actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you'll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
- Cut the cheese – Into larger rounds, or whatever you'd like to do with it. Shape doesn't matter so much here. Put the rounds on a grill-safe dish. We aren't cooking too hot here, so a high-quality ceramic plate that's oven-safe will even work.
- Preheat your pellet grill – 250° is about perfect!
- Break out that garlic confit – This part isn't optional! If you need a good recipe for smoked garlic confit, check out the bottom of the post or pop over to this full recipe post for Traeger Smoked Garlic Confit here! Take it and drizzle it all over the goat cheese and toss some of those whole cloves on top while you're at it.
- Smoke it – Toss the goat cheese on it and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is heated through
- Serve it – Drizzle with chimichurri, and serve with crusty garlic bread or slices of a baguette. Pick your pleasure!
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Recipe FAQ
Absolutely! Both the garlic confit and this goat cheese can be made in the oven. You can follow the same times and temps, and it'll be delicious!
Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Eat within 2-3 days.
Serve This With
Want to make a meal out of it? I've got some great suggestions to round things out.
- Greek Salad or Wedge Salad (both have homemade dressing!)
Serve the goat cheese first as an appetizer, and then break out this tangy, bright Greek-inspired salad for the salad course. - Beef Tenderloin or Prime Rib Roast
What's better than a giant, medium-rare hunk of beef? Not much! Either of these would be totally fitting for a main after this fancy-feeling, but super simple goat cheese. - Smoked Loaded Baked Potatoes
Because nothing says “steakhouse at home” like a perfect baked potato. - Grilled Asparagus
Again – so easy, but next to a slice of tenderloin and that baked potato? YESSSSSS. - Strawberry Shortcake
With homemade shortcakes, of course. 😉 This sweet fruity finisher is the perfect way to round out this meal.
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- Smoked Garlic Pig Shots
- Smoked Grape Jelly Meatballs
- Traeger Beef Queso
- Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
- Smoked Salmon Dip
- Traeger Spicy Candied Bacon
- Easy Smoked Garlic Goat Cheese
Smoked Garlic Goat Cheese
This is one of the easiest appetizers that you'll ever make, but it tastes like it is SO fancy. Smoked Garlic Goat Cheese is going to make you very popular at your next dinner party.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 12 cloves smoked garlic
- 1/4 cup smoked garlic olive oil
- 1/4 cup chimichurri
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 cup garlic butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet grill to 250°F.
- Slice the goat cheese into 1-2" rounds and place on a grill-safe dish.
- Top with smoked garlic and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place the goat cheese onto the pellet grill and let it smoked for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is heated through.
- Slice the baguette in half or into rounds, spread with garlic butter (if desired), and toast lightly on the grill.
- Serve both warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 386mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate.