Herbed Goat Cheese Bites
photo by Sharon123
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
18 balls
ingredients
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 2 ounces room temperature cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil, to cover
directions
- Mash together with a fork the goat cheese, cream cheese, herbs, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
- Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for a while to make it easier to work with.
- Roll small scoops of the goat cheese mix in your hands to make smooth balls.
- Put the balls in a clean jar, and completely cover with the evoo. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 day, to give the flavors time to develop.
- Serve on a cheese platter, or with baguette, crackers, crudites.
- The oil makes a wonderful addition to a salad dressing!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chef Edlear
United States
please don't salt the food until you've tried it!