Goat Cheese Roasted Pepper And Basil Appetizers Food

ROASTED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar and honey in a bowl. Stir in the thyme and red pepper flakes. Add the roasted peppers and shallots to the dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine, then fold in the parsley. Set aside or place in the refrigerator to marinate.
• Spread each toast with a small spoonful of goat cheese. Top with a spoonful of the pepper mixture, followed by a pinch of microgreens. Arrange on a platter and serve.

BAKED GOAT CHEESE, SUNDRIED TOMATO & BASIL APPETIZER

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice the pointed tip of a garlic head off and place on a sheet of foil. Drizzle the cut garlic with olive oil, replace the tip and wrap the entire head in foil. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until the cloves are soft and creamy. Set aside and let cool. Garlic can be roasted ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a week or two.
• Place the log of goat cheese in a small oval baking dish with no more than a couple inches of space around the log. Drizzle some of the oil from the sun dried tomatoes on top of the cheese and put in the oven to bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is hot and lightly browned on the top. The cheese will spread as it bakes.
• While the cheese is baking, remove the sun dried tomatoes from the oil and chop into 1/4" pieces. Place in a small bowl. Chiffonade the basil and add it to the sundried tomatoes with a couple pinches of red pepper flakes. Mix the three ingredients together.
• When the cheese is hot and slightly browned, remove it from the oven and spoon the tomato/basil mixture around the edge of the baking pan, like a wreath. Squeeze the roasted garlic over the top of the cheese. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and drizzle a little more of the sun dried tomatoes on top of the cheese.
• Serve warm with baguette slices and if you are feeling festive add some chilled champagne.

BRUSCHETTA WITH GOAT CHEESE & ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler to high heat, and lay the bread slices flat on a baking sheet.
• Brown both sides of the bread until light golden brown, then brush one side of each slice with olive oil.
• Spread each slice with the goat cheese.
• Slice the roasted peppers into thin strips, and then arrange two or three strips on each slice of bread.
• Season with salt and pepper and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
• Roll the basil leaves up lengthwise, and using a sharp knife, cut into thin strips.
• Sprinkle the fresh basil over the bruschetta, then arrange them on a platter and serve.

CRISPY GOAT CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Freeze cheese for 15 minutes. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices., Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, garlic powder and salt. Dip cheese slices in the flour, eggs, then bread crumb mixture., In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry cheese slices, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Garnish each appetizer with a tomato half and basil leaf. Drizzle with vinegar; top with pine nuts. Serve warm.

MY FAVORITE EASY GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER: GOAT CHEESE DRESSED FOR A PARTY

Steps:

• Put the goat cheese log on a serving plate. Score it lengthwise and then a few times crosswise, to open it up a bit.
• Whisk the dressing ingredients and pour over the goat cheese. Best to prepare this a half hour before serving so it softens a bit and absorbs the flavors of the dressing. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette. Enjoy!

ROASTED MINI SWEET PEPPERS WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Add the peppers to a bowl and toss lightly with oil, salt, and pepper.
• Spread the peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until slightly softened and caramelized. Let cool to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, add the goat cheese and cream cheese to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and spreadable, scraping the bowl down as necessary.
• Gently blend in herbs, lemon zest. Season to taste with salt. Transfer the cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a piping tip.
• When peppers are room temperature, pipe the cheese mixture into each pepper half. (Note 1) Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with chopped herbs.
• Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.

20 EASY GOAT CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F. Brush a one-quart baking dish with olive oil. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, parmesan, and two tablespoons of olive oil to a food processor. Blend until smooth, then add pepper to taste.
• Pour the cheese mixture into the dish and spread to make the edges slightly higher than the middle. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is a golden color and heated all the way through
• While the cheese mixture is baking, mix the tomatoes, chives, vinegar, garlic, last two tablespoons of olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Use a spoon to add the tomato mixture on top of the cheese dip. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

ROASTED STRAWBERRY, BASIL, AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with racks in the middle and upper third of the oven. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleanup. Set the goat cheese on the counter to soften up a bit.
• On one baking sheet, toss the strawberries with the honey, then spread the strawberries into a single layer. Bake on the upper rack until the fruit is tender, juicy, and collapses on itself, 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway. Watch the fruit on the edges of the pan, as the honey can burn quickly.
• Meanwhile, on the remaining baking sheet, brush the olive oil lightly over both sides of each slice of bread. Bake on the middle rack until the toasts are golden on top, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Once the toasts are cool enough to safely handle, top each one with a smear of goat cheese, followed by a spoonful of roasted strawberries and their juices. Finish off the crostini with a sprinkling of torn basil and black pepper. Crostini are best served immediately.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI ROLL RECIPE WITH GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED PEPPERS & CAPERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high heat.
• Slice a strip lengthwise from the zucchini to expose the inside of the vegetable. Discard or reserve for another use. Cut the 2 ends from the zucchini to make straight edges. Cut the zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch strips.
• Brush both sides of the zucchini pieces with olive oil. Season well kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Lay the zucchini pieces on the grill. Cook until the zucchini is very tender, but not mushy, about 3 minutes per side, moving the pieces during cooking to ensure even browning.
• Remove the zucchini from the grill and set on a wire cooling rack.
• Spread about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese on each zucchini slice. Divide the red pepper and capers evenly amongst the zucchini.
• Gently roll each piece of zucchini. Serve.

ROASTED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Roast the peppers using either a barbecue grill, gas cook top or broiler in your oven. Complete tutorials here.
• Position a rack in the upper third of oven and preheat to 475 degrees.
• Place the peppers peeled side down on a cutting board and slightly flatten. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper. Spread with about a tablespoon of goat cheese down the center of each pepper strip. Scatter the cut basil, pine nuts, and golden raisins on top of each pepper. Fold each pepper over to create a package (like a canoe on its side). Press down gently to flatten slightly
• Place the peppers on a baking sheet (I prepared the peppers directly on the baking sheet). Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and drizzle with a little olive oil over each one. Sprinkle with cayenne.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, until breadcrumbs turn golden and the goat cheese is bubbly.
• Using a spatula, arrange the peppers on a small plate and tear the remaining basil leaves over for garnish. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired.

ROASTED GARLIC AND BAKED GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°. Cut the top off the garlic heads so that the cloves are exposed. Place the heads in a small baking dish.
• Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the oil over the tops, allowing it to sink in around the garlic papers. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, prepare the goat cheese for baking. In another small baking dish, place the log of goat cheese. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of oil over the cheese, rolling the log to coat.
• In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, tarragon, and a little more freshly cracked pepper. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over all sides of the log, turning as necessary.
• Bake cheese, uncovered for 30 minutes alongside the garlic.
• The garlic cloves will practically pop out of their skins. Spread them on baguette slices along with some goat cheese.

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ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH PESTO AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 4oo degrees.
• Slice mini bell peppers in half and remove stem and seeds. Place in a large bowl (or large ziplock bag) and toss with pesto, olive oil and balsamic vinegar until peppers are completely covered.
• Line up peppers on a baking sheet and place into oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
• Take peppers out and carefully add crumbled goat cheese to insides of pepper halves.
• Place back into oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes or until goat cheese is melted.
• Optional: sprinkle chopped fresh oregano over peppers before serving.

BRUSCHETTA WITH GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED PEPPER, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Char bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed pepper; cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Spread goat cheese on toasts. Top with red pepper strips. Place bruschetta on baking sheet. Bake until warm, about 5 minutes. Top each toast with 2 basil leaves and serve.

BASIL & GOAT CHEESE STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1 Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry pan until lightly browned and aromatic. 2 Mix the goat cheese with just enough milk or water to make it smooth. 3 Stir the chopped basil into the cheese. 4 Stuff each pepper with a scant tsp of the basil goat cheese mixture. Gently massage the pepper to spread the cheese out in the cavity. 5 Arrange the stuffed peppers on a serving platter. 6 Drizzle the peppers with the pine cone bud syrup. 7 Sprinkle the peppers with sliced basil, toasted pine nuts and the smoked/extra virgin olive oil. 8 Serve. Browse More:Chile/Pepper RecipesCheese RecipesPine Nut RecipesPinecone Bud Syrup Recipes

PESTO, OLIVE, AND ROASTED-PEPPER GOAT CHEESE TORTA

Steps:

• Drain pesto in a small fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl 15 minutes, then discard excess oil.
• Lightly oil loaf pan and line with a sheet of plastic wrap large enough to allow a generous overhang on all 4 sides.
• Blot peppers well between paper towels to remove excess liquid.
• Spread about one fourth (1/2 cup) of cheese evenly over bottom of loaf pan and top with all of pesto, spreading evenly. Drop 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over pesto and spread gently to cover pesto.
• Top with chopped peppers, spreading evenly. Drop another 1/2 cup cheese by tablespoons over peppers and spread gently to cover peppers.
• Spread olive paste evenly on top, then drop remaining cheese by tablespoons over olive paste, spreading gently to cover olive paste. Cover pan with another sheet of plastic wrap and chill at least 8 hours.
• Remove plastic wrap from top of pan and invert torta onto a serving plate, then peel off remaining plastic wrap. Let torta stand at room temperature 20 minutes before serving.

GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Slice bagette into 1 inch slices.
• Spread a layer of Goat cheese onto each slice.
• Top with peppers and basil.