My husband makes this delectable goat cheese spread for every special occasion. With only four ingredients, the dish is simple and oh so flavorful with sweet and savory sun-dried tomatoes, tangy goat cheese and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Goat Cheese, 8 ounces
1 head of Garlic, top trimmed
5 T Basil, chopped
6 oil packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
Note: We are typically heavy handed with herbs and tomatoes—the more the better! Adjust ingredients according to your taste preference.
Method
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Place garlic on aluminum foil, drizzle with olive oil, seal foil and bake one hour. (Quick tip: To save time, use minced garlic and sauté in a skillet…)
When cooled enough to handle, squeeze garlic bulbs into a bowl with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and cheese. Blend well.
Form into a ball or log. Chill in the refrigerator several hours before serving.
Spread over crackers, serve with baguette slices or as a dip with sturdy chips. (Sturdy because the spread is thick…)
Happy New Year!
talya
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Dorothy Johnson says
Sounds mighty good! When you and John start your catering business, I’ll have your stuff flown in!
Talya Tate Boerner says
haha, I’ll deliver and stay for the party:)
Melanie | Qué Means What says
Sounds delicious! Would make a dish for parties.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Let me know what you think!
Michelle Hancock says
I’ve never had goat cheese, but this looks tempting! I will have to try it out! Thank you for sharing!
Talya Tate Boerner says
Goat cheese is one of my favorites! Give it a try…
The Tumbleweed Contessa says
I so enjoy your blogs. It’s as though you are talking to me. This dish would be perfect to take to a party on NYE. Have a wonderful 2014!
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
Talya Tate Boerner says
Thank you so much Linda!
geezeronthego says
The world needs fewer sun-dried tomatoes and more BBQ sauce recipes.
Talya Tate Boerner says
spoken like a true geezer.
geezeronthego says
Gary Henderson says
AN. ENTIRE. HEAD. OF. GARLIC.
I think … I’m in love. 🙂
Talya Tate Boerner says
It is DEE-licious! A no vampire weekend…
Aleshea says
Nom nom nom. And I was just sayin’ I want something tomato-y for lunch