Caramelized Fennel Goat Cheese Dip

Savory, rich, and busting with flavor, this caramelized fennel goat cheese dip is going to be the talk of your next party. With only 5 simple ingredients it is quick and simple to make. Fresh dill and roasted garlic adds some feel good, comfort food vibes.

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This caramelized fennel goat cheese dip is, so far, my favorite recipe I’ve created for this blog. I got the idea of a fennel dip from Alison Wu , the queen of gorgeous party platters, layered smoothies, and being cute AF. She has a fennel dip that is basically nothing like this one except that there’s fennel in it. But I just couldn’t get the idea of caramelized fennel out of my head. It was as if it were asking to be created. And for good reason. The simplicity alongside the really gorgeous flavor of this dip is basically a dream come true.

How to Make Caramelized Fennel Goat Cheese Dip

Like I said. This caramelized fennel goat cheese dip is really simple to make. You simply slice up a couple bulbs of fennel, roast them in the oven, and purée it together with goat cheese, roasted garlic, and fresh dill. The end. Really what could be simpler. I have been spreading this stuff on toast, dipping it with chips, and straight up eating out of the tupperware container I stored it in. This dip will become a staple in my party planning recipes for years to come.

To cut a bulb of fennel, first cut off the fronds. You can use the fronds to cook with but I personally don’t like them. But I am sure there are some excellent pesto recipes out there. Next, cut the bulb in half lengthwise. You will notice there is a little core at the bottom. Cut the core out by cutting a V shape around the core, like in the photo below.

Once the core is removed you can easily slice and dice up your fennel, roast, and dip away!

Tip! It’s super scrumptious with a wee bit of smoked salmon.

A Party Platter of Epic Proportions

I made this caramelized fennel goat cheese dip along with ginger spiced cashew dip for my “how to” on making an epic party platter. This platter has a little bit of everything for every kind of eater while still coming off as gourmet and sophisticated rather than “health-foody”. Give it try and let me know what kind of comments your guests make!

Looking for more holiday party food ideas? Check these out!

Coconut Sugar Cookies

Grain Free Chocolate Banana Bread

Mini Earl Grey Crepes with Lavender Ricotta

Rhubarb Tequila Negronis

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Mousse

Protein Power Chocolate Truffles

Vegan Beet Burger Sliders

Spicy Rose Gin Champagne Cocktails

HEALTHY HOLIDAYS AND ALWAYS

I recently asked you folks over on my Instagram account which you’d rather see over the holidays: healthy sweets or savory treats. Well it was an exact 50/50 split. So look forward to a lot of everything as we move toward the New Year.

This caramelized fennel goat cheese dip falls under the savory treats category and will be right at home next to your other fave holiday treats.

Happiest of Holidays to you from me, Stacy, here at POP KITCHEN!

When you make this ginger spiced cashew fruit dip, let me know! I absolutely love seeing your photos of POP KITCHEN recipes up on Instagram . Like POP KITCHEN on Facebook and follow along with all of my recipe inspiration on Pinterest ! Oh, and can you tell your friends about me? K, thanks, luh ew, bye!

Recipe

Caramelized Fennel Goat Cheese Dip

Ingredients

2 bulbs fennel, fronds and core removed (see photo above)
1 Tbsp cooking oil like avocado oil, pure olive oil. or vegetable oil
3 cloves of garlic kept in their skins
4 oz goat cheese
2 Tbsp fresh dill
Sea salt to taste

Instructions