You know what I LOVE? Simplicity. Less is more as they say, and in the case of this Simple Marinara and Goat Cheese Appetizer that is definitely true!
(This recipe is brought to you by Boulart, makers of fine artisan breads)
The Bread:
Obviously, when it comes to recipes with bread as the star of the show, you need to start by choosing an exceptional loaf. For this recipe I use a beautiful Ciabatta Baguette from Boulart. Boulart makes fresh, delicious artisan breads with no preservatives, no additives and no added sugar, embracing the notion of ‘less is more’. Boulart is certified organic, vegan and NO GMO… Be still my heart! I always try to support companies that are a good fit with The Organic Kitchen ideals and Boulart goes above and beyond! If you would like to support Boulart as well you can take a look at the beautiful variety of breads they offer and find out where to buy near you. By the way, the video showing how they make their beautiful bread is pretty fascinating!
Four Ingredients Total!
Yup. That is it. Great quality ingredients + simplicity = a very happy cook…and happy taste buds! Creamy goat cheese baked in marinara, spread on a beautiful baguette and garnished with fresh, fragrant basil. Italians do it right I tell ya!
Spread the Love:
All that flavorful goodness is heaven when spread on warm bread, fresh from of the oven. Or, if you prefer, you can toast your baguette under the broiler so it has a bit of a crunch!
Either way, you’re going to love this easy appetizer.
The Recipe: Goat Cheese and Marinara Appetizer

A super simple appetizer!
- 1 baguette sliced and warmed (either baked or toasted under broiler)
- 6 oz goat cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 6 basil leaves
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place rack in center of oven
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If you want your bread warm you can either wrap in foil and place in oven, or place under broiler for a few minutes to toast
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Pour a half cup of marinara sauce into each of two ramakins or small baking dishes
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Add 3 oz goat cheese to center of baking dish
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Place in the oven and bake until sauce and cheese are warm
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While cheese is baking, chop basil leaves
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When marinara and cheese are done, garnish with basil and spread on bread
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Sorta like a little pizza bread, eh? Sounds like something my family would love!
haha! Yes, pizza bread, I like it!
That loaf is so beautiful! So perfect with that soft goat cheese yumminess. YUM!
It’s great bread!
Really nice appetiser very useful, thanks for sharing
You’re welcome!
That bread looks incredible. Paired with marinara and yum!
Sign me up for this one! I love chevre on/with anything and I just happened to make a big batch of marinara! Perfect timing!
Right? Goat cheese on everything!
Oh yaas! Anything with goat cheese has my name on it! And bonus, this one has marinara too! LOVE!
me too!
There is nothing in this world better than a fresh loaf of crusty bread! What a great, easy appetizer!!
Agreed!
*drool* Your pictures, they always make me drool, Linda! I’ve never heard of this bread before, but I love the simplicity, too! I’ll have to see if they carry it around here (Indiana). This recipe under the broiler for a few minutes…YUM!
Thanks Jessica! I hope you can find it in your area!
What a delightful scrumptious appetizer!
Looks so good. Easy. Quick to put together.
Yum! This sounds like a crowd-pleaser yet so simple – the best of both worlds!
simple…yet so delicious. I love everything about it.
Thanks!
This sounds SO good! I’d even have this for dinner!
That bread is just gorgeous! And goat cheese in marinara sauce? COME ON. That’s amazing and I’m wondering why I haven’t made this already!!
I go o a fabulous Italian Restaurant in Brentwood, they serve this as their appetizer and I LOVE it! Had to make a homemade version!
I seem to be overcoming my nightshade allergy, and I LOVE marinara sauce. What an exciting appetizer!!! Such insight about keeping it simple, yes!
That is awesome. I know people with auto immune issues often have bad reactions to nightshades, I suppose a butternut squash sauce might work well too!
I will for sure be making this for my next dinner party. Yum!
I’ll have to get my hands on a loaf of that bread! This looks wonderful!
It really was a beautiful loaf!
Loved your goat cheese marinara recipe! I used the jarred marinara from Trajer Joe’s and the garlic and herb goat cheese from BJs. Added some red pepper flakes, salt to taste and fresh basil to the marinara. Served it at a party with some toasted bread and got a lot of compliments ! Thanks for sharing !
I love TJ’s sauces. And herbed goat cheese is always a great idea!