Warm Fig and Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Dip
Warm Fig and Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients
For the Figs
- 8 ounces dried Mission figs, sliced
- 1 cup medium dry sherry
- 1/2 cup water, or as needed to cover figs
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 yellow onions, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Dip Assembly
- 10 ounces goat cheese, 2 logs, crumbled
- 1 package crostini, for serving
- 1 package pita chips, for serving
- 1 package crackers, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the figs: Place the sliced dried Mission figs in a medium saucepan. Add the sherry and enough water to just cover the figs. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the figs are plump and have absorbed most of the liquid and flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
Caramelize the onions: While the figs are simmering, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until they are very soft and beginning to turn golden brown. Add the minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary, and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions achieve a deep, gorgeous brown color. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 35 min
- 3
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch casserole dish or similar oven-safe baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Prepare the goat cheese base: Crumble the goat cheese evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Assemble the dip: Drain any remaining liquid from the plumped figs (discard the liquid). Add the drained figs to the caramelized onion mixture in the skillet. Stir well to combine the figs, onions, garlic, and rosemary.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Spread the fig and onion mixture evenly over the crumbled goat cheese in the casserole dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake the dip: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the top is lightly golden.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Serve warm with crostini, pita chips, or crackers.
⏱️ 1 min
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Warm Fig and Caramelized Onion Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients
For the Figs
- 8 ounces dried Mission figs, sliced
- 1 cup medium dry sherry
- 1/2 cup water, or as needed to cover figs
For the Caramelized Onions
- 2 yellow onions, sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Dip Assembly
- 10 ounces goat cheese, 2 logs, crumbled
- 1 package crostini, for serving
- 1 package pita chips, for serving
- 1 package crackers, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the figs: Place the sliced dried Mission figs in a medium saucepan. Add the sherry and enough water to just cover the figs. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the figs are plump and have absorbed most of the liquid and flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
Caramelize the onions: While the figs are simmering, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes, or until they are very soft and beginning to turn golden brown. Add the minced garlic and chopped fresh rosemary, and continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions achieve a deep, gorgeous brown color. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 35 min - 3
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8x8 inch casserole dish or similar oven-safe baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Prepare the goat cheese base: Crumble the goat cheese evenly across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Assemble the dip: Drain any remaining liquid from the plumped figs (discard the liquid). Add the drained figs to the caramelized onion mixture in the skillet. Stir well to combine the figs, onions, garlic, and rosemary.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Spread the fig and onion mixture evenly over the crumbled goat cheese in the casserole dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake the dip: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the top is lightly golden.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Serve warm with crostini, pita chips, or crackers.
⏱️ 1 min