A delicious and simple baked goat cheese dip with caramelized onions, garlic, and sweet Mission figs. This dish is perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring bold flavors and it’s always a crowd favorite, disappearing quickly at parties.
1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2: Crumble the goat cheese into an oven-safe casserole dish and set aside.
3: In a sauce pot, combine the figs and sherry with enough water to barely cover the figs.
4: Place the sauce pot over high heat and bring to a bubble, then cover and remove from the heat to let the figs steep and plump up while the onions are cooking.
5: Pour olive oil into a large skillet and place over medium heat.
6: Add onions, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, for about 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
7: Using a slotted spoon, remove the plumped figs from the sauce pot, leaving the plumping liquid behind.
8: Add the figs to the cooked onions, stir to combine, and spoon over the goat cheese in the casserole dish.
9: Place the dish into the top half of the oven for 20 minutes, until the edges begin to bubble.
10: Remove and serve immediately with sliced baguettes or crackers.
