Herbed Goat Cheese Appetizer
Super easy to make and absolutely delicious—layers of creamy goat cheese with fresh herbs, olive oil, and a touch of heat.
Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) creamy goat cheese disks, such as Coach Farm
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Minced fresh dill
- Julienned fresh basil leaves
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- High-quality olive oil
- Bread or crackers, for serving
Directions
- Find a small, wide-mouth canning jar or small glass vase (about 3 1/2 inches in diameter by 4 inches high), just large enough to hold the two goat cheeses stacked with a little extra room.
- Cut each goat cheese disk horizontally to make 2 rounds from each (dental floss works great).
- Place half of the first disk flat in the jar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add about 1/2 teaspoon dill, 1 teaspoon basil, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
- Top with another disk of cheese and repeat the seasonings and oil. Continue layering remaining cheese rounds with herbs, spices, and oil.
- When all disks are stacked and seasoned, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the top. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- Serve at room temperature with bread or crackers.
Notes
Thank you to Ina Garten for the inspiration—an all-time entertaining MVP.
