Our Best Goat Cheese Recipes That Celebrate the Tangy Flavor

Caramelized Squash Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese

Leafy greens, radicchio, roasted butternut squash, and a zippy orange-ginger vinaigrette set the scene for one of our most popular salad recipes. But the deliciousness doesn’t stop there. The garnishes—crumbled goat cheese and salted pistachios—are optional, but highly recommended, to add the creamy and crunchy elements this colorful salad was missing.

Roasted Mushroom-Goat Cheese Tart

At first glance, you might not even spot the dairy in this goat cheese recipe. Your taste buds will definitely be able to notice its welcome tangy and salty presence in this showy roasted mushroom tart. Tucked between the press-in pastry crust and those buttery, crispy-edged maitakes you’ll find a creamy filling of goat cheese, crème fraîche, and lemon, which helps cut through the richness of the pastry and the mushrooms. “I made this several times and it's absolutely delicious,” one five-star reviewer says. “Perfect for Sunday brunches and a very nice dish to take to meetings and gatherings, too.”

Oatmeal with Goat Cheese, Dates, Walnuts and Honey

You’re just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes away from one unexpected—and unexpectedly awesome—bowl of oats. After feeling a bit bored about our usual oatmeal accents like berries, bananas, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts, we took some inspiration from one of our favorite party snacks: goat cheese-stuffed dates. You’ll find both of those ingredients here, along with chopped toasted walnuts and a drizzle of honey to lend just enough sweetness.

Mushroom Goat Cheese Flatbread

Mozzarella and Parmesan shouldn't get all the pizza topping glory. Give goat cheese a try the next time you whip up pizza or flatbread. Tart goat cheese meets sweet grapes and savory mushrooms in this unique flatbread recipe that always flies off the platter, whether we serve it as part of dinner or on an appetizer buffet.

Fig, Pancetta, and Goat Cheese Brunch Casserole

Your search for a crowd-pleasing breakfast casserole stops here. “A friend made this for brunch. It was so delicious, I immediately asked for the recipe and am looking forward to making it this weekend for guests. Perfect combination of sweet (from the figs), savory (goat cheese) and salty (pancetta). A definite must-try,” one BHG home cook raves about this goat cheese recipe. Bonus: It’s designed to be assembled the day ahead; simply chill overnight then bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the morning.

Wheat Berry, Sugar Snap Pea, Radish, and Goat Cheese Salad

Accent chewy wheat berries and crisp-tender snap peas and shaved radishes with luscious crumbles of creamy goat cheese. The tangy dairy product shines and lends a hint of decadence in the sea of heart whole grain and vibrant vegetables. Coating it all: A sweet-tart honey balsamic dressing. We love that dressing so much that we almost always make a double batch to toss with the next salad we whip up.

Goat Cheese Brownies with Honey

We know goat cheese and chocolate might sound like an odd couple, but trust us. Topped with a fluffy honey-cream cheese frosting, a sweetened goat cheese swirl is the ultimate way to amp up the flavor in your next batch of brownies. Nope, that’s not goat cheese on top; our fromage du jour stars in the fluffy filling layer that’s marbled into the dense, fudgy brownies themselves.

Skillet Vegetables on Cheese Toast

Take a break from avocado toast and try this well-balanced open-faced sandwich for breakfast or lunch instead. By multitasking (sauté the vegetables as you broil the goat cheese toast to bubbly perfection), you can have this dish ready to devour in just 20 minutes. 

Test Kitchen Tip: Don’t feel like you must stick to our recommended mix of mushrooms, carrots, onions, and garlic. Think of this goat cheese recipe as an opportunity to clean out your refrigerator. Mix up your sautéed or roasted veggie toppings any which way your heart (and food waste-reducing goals) desire.

Chicken Sandwiches with Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Spread

A schmear of mayo or perhaps a roasted red pepper aioli might be the more predictable moves here. But why not turn up the flavor volume by tagging in goat cheese to replace the neutral mayo? The subtle tang plus the smoky roasted red peppers (and a splash of the brine) make this chicken sandwich stand out from its culinary competition—including what you might find drawing lines at fast-food restaurants and gourmet delis.

Herb- and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

If you haven’t guessed by now, we’re firm believers that goat cheese and mushrooms go together as well as peanut butter and jelly or fries and ketchup. In this easy appetizer recipe, we showcase that duo in poppable stuffed mushroom format. Pine nuts, panko, chives, and lemon zest are welcome additions to the party.

Test Kitchen Tip: Feel free to make the filling and clean the fungi up to 24 hours before you plan to enjoy these snacks. Store the goat cheese recipe and the mushrooms separately in the refrigerator, then all that’s left to do is fill and bake.

Goat Cheese Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Marshmallows have had their day. As much as we’ll still make room for sweet sweet potatoes on our menus every so often, our top pick for sweet potato side dish these days is this savory twist that’s bolstered with goat cheese and pistachios. “Super easy to make and a nice alternative to overly sweet, sweet potatoes. I made this for Christmas and my extended family were all raving about it,” one BHG fan says.

Oven-Melted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Mint

Think of this tomato recipe like our “you might also like” recommendation for Caprese salad devotees. Instead of basil, we recommend a bright burst of mint. And in place of the mozzarella, goat cheese is the move. The tender, tangy crumbles float like clouds and melt down delightfully over the bed of roasted romas.

Farmer's Market Grilled Cheese

This grown-up grilled cheese is one of best summer lunch ideas to ever come out of our Test Kitchen. On one side of the sandwich, you’ll find garlicky, spinach-infused mayo. On the other? A generous layer of garlic-and-herb goat cheese, plus thin slices of zucchini and tomato. No sides are required to make this a meal, but we certainly never turn down a bowl of gazpacho if that happens to make an appearance on the table, too!

Herbed Goat Cheese Spread

It takes a mere 15 minutes to transform a plain log of goat cheese into something that looks and tastes like an appetizer you’d order at a chic Italian restaurant. Not only will this goat cheese recipe save you money (and time; feel free to wear your comfiest clothes!), there’s no reservation required to dive into this sensational spread. Simply whip cream, fold in crumbled goat cheese, then dress things up with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Serve with a side of crudités and toasted baguette slices.