Marinated goat cheese is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in other dishes. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences by using different herbs, spices, and marinades. Whether you're looking for a simple and classic recipe or something more adventurous, you're sure to find the perfect marinated goat cheese recipe here.
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MARINATED GOAT CHEESE WITH HERBS AND SPICES
Looking for a throw-together app that seems way fancier than it is? Look no further than this gussied-up goat cheese situation.
Provided by Alon Shaya
Categories Bon Appétit Appetizer Goat Cheese Cheese Garlic Coriander Orange Anise
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Gently break goat cheese into large pieces; arrange in a serving bowl. Let sit at room temperature while you infuse oil.
- Crush allspice and coriander with the flat side of a chef's knife. Place in a small saucepan along with garlic, orange zest, bay leaves, star anise, oil, and red pepper flakes. Cook over low, swirling pan occasionally, until garlic is golden, 15-20 minutes. Pour over goat cheese. Let sit until cool, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°. Arrange bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown around the edges, 5-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle marinated goat cheese with flaky salt and serve with toast.
- Do Ahead
- Goat cheese can be marinated 3 hours ahead. Store lightly covered at room temperature.
HERBED GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Find a small, wide-mouth canning jar or small glass vase (3 1/2 inches in diameter by 4 inches high), just large enough to hold the two goat cheeses on top of each other with a little room to spare. Cut each cheese in half horizontally, making 2 rounds from each. (A piece of dental floss makes this easier.)
- Place half of the first disk flat in the jar, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with 1/2 teaspoon dill, 1 teaspoon basil, and a few red pepper flakes, and drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Place another disk of cheese on top and repeat the seasonings, herbs, and oil. Continue with the remaining cheese disks, piling one on top of the other with oil and seasonings in between. When all the disks are stacked and seasoned, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on top. Cover and set aside at room temperature for one hour or refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Serve at room temperature with bread or crackers for people to help themselves.
MARINATED GOAT CHEESE
These are especially nice to have on hand for adding to salads and quick toasted open-faced sandwiches. Place a round on a piece of bread, pop it in a toaster oven and toast 3 to 4 minutes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, dips and spreads
Time 15m
Yield 4 or 5 rounds of marinated goat cheese
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the peppercorns, garlic cloves and bay leaves in a clean, sterilized wide-mouthed jar. Pour in a film of olive oil.
- Cut the goat cheese into rounds 1/2 inch thick (I get neat rounds using unflavored dental floss to cut through the cheese). Place one round in the jar and drizzle on some olive oil. Stack the remaining rounds, drizzling oil onto each round before topping with the next. Add the thyme and rosemary sprigs to the jar and pour in olive oil to cover the goat cheese rounds completely. Cover the jar and leave at room temperature for several hours, then refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 88 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
MARINATED CHEESE ROUNDS WITH WHOLE SPICES
Goat cheese is no longer the trendy dairy avatar that it was in the 1980s, but it deserves to be rediscovered. The fresh cheese can be chalky, but in this recipe, the rounds are softened in olive oil for a week, giving them a lush, spreadable texture. Cheese and oil both absorb the taste of bay leaf, black pepper, rosemary and lemon, and the pink peppercorns add crunch, perfume and festive color.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories easy, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield Two or three jars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Divide the cheeses between the jars. (It's not necessary for them to rest on the bottom.)
- Divide the coriander, peppercorns, herbs and lemon peel on top of the cheeses. Gently pour in olive oil to fill the jars.
- Close the jars tightly and refrigerate for about a week before serving.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to two months. Serve the cheeses with toasts, crackers or salad. When the cheeses are gone, use the remaining oil in vinaigrettes.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs and spices for the marinade to get the most flavor.
- Marinating the goat cheese for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours, will give it time to absorb the flavors.
- You can use any type of goat cheese for this recipe, but a soft, creamy cheese will work best.
- If you don't have a cheesecloth, you can use a coffee filter or a piece of paper towel to wrap the goat cheese.
- Be careful not to overcook the goat cheese, as it can easily become rubbery.
Conclusion:
Marinated goat cheese is a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be served with crackers, bread, or fruit. It's also a great addition to salads and pasta dishes. With its creamy texture and tangy flavor, marinated goat cheese is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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