Lemon Chive Goat Cheese Dip
This dip is simple to make, the flavors are bold, the texture is creamy and has great mouth-feel (yes, that is a thing), and it pairs with almost anything.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup goat cheese
- 1 cup sour cream I recommend full fat
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large shallot sliced
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Instructions
- Place olive oil in a skillet and heat on medium heat, add shallots. Saute shallots until they are crispy and brown. They can overcook quickly, so keep an eye on them.
- Once they are brown, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towel to let them drain.
- Place the sour cream and goat cheese in a small saucepan. Add salt and pepper. Place the saucepan over low heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir constantly while the goat cheese and sour cream melt.
- Once it looks creamy, take the pan off the heat, and stir in almost all the lemon zest and shallots. Set aside a couple pinches for garnish.
- Spoon the dip into a serving dish, and garnish with the remaining lemon zest and shallots.
Notes
To serve, I used my big cutting board and placing the dip in the center of the board as the "star," I surround it with an array of foods to let my guests dig in. I've found this to be a successful way to give my guests license to indulge and have fun.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.4mg