In this guide, we will explore the flavors of Creole-baked goat cheese nestled in roasted red pepper cups. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the vibrant colors and bold flavors of Louisiana with the creamy, tangy goodness of goat cheese. These roasted red pepper cups are not only a delight for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making them the perfect appetizer or side dish for any special occasion.
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GOAT CHEESE SPREAD IN ROASTED PEPPER CUPS
I had a similar dish in a restaurant in Seattle, and when I returned home I just had to try my hand at making it. This is the fantastic result. I've taken it to work for parties and my boss once commented, "It's so good, it must be illegal."-Jenny Rodriquez, Pasco, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Remove tops and seeds from peppers; rub peppers with 1 tablespoon oil. Place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; turn peppers upside down in baking dish to drain., In a small skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic: cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cheeses, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Spoon into pepper cups; return to baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley and garlic; spread over baguette slices. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Serve with cheese spread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 583mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ROASTED RED PEPPER CUPS (FOR CREOLE BAKED GOAT CHEESE)
Make and share this Roasted Red Pepper Cups (For Creole Baked Goat Cheese) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Eng_Cook
Categories Low Protein
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cut red pepper in half to form a top and bottom. Remove and discard the seeds and trim the stem to allow the top half pepper cup to stand up.
- Rub the inside of the pepper cups with olive oil and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place them in a pie plate, cut side up, and bake them for 5 minutes in a 350 ºF, preheated oven. During this roasting step you will be just slightly softening the pepper. The final cooking will take place after the pepper cups are stuffed.
- Allow the cups to cool upside down to allow the excess juice to drain out prior to filling with the goat cheese mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 2.5, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 0.6
ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE SPREAD
Steps:
- Put peppers into work bowl of a process bowl and puree. Add all other ingredients and pulse until combined. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GOAT CHEESE DIP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Yield About 2 cups of dip
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place peppers on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Roast for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, or until skin is charred and blistered. Remove the peppers from the oven and place in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 20 minutes. Peel the peppers and remove the stems and seeds. Place the peppers in a food processor and puree until smooth. Add garlic, goat cheese, lemon juice and sour cream to the peppers and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the mixture from the food processor and mix in the oregano. Refrigerate until ready to use. The night before the game, make the dip and cut up all the vegetables and place in plastic bags. Serve the dip with the vegetables.
HERBED GOAT CHEESE AND ROASTED PEPPER TOASTS
A more-than-one-bite hors d'oeuvre, these savory toasts make a satisfying snack to serve with drinks or to take on a picnic. They taste best at room temperature or just barely warm. Roasting the peppers can done a day ahead, as can marinating the goat cheese, making this treat very easy to put together.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories finger foods, vegetables, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 10 toasts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Roast the pepper: Place the bell pepper directly over the open flame of a gas burner, under the broiler or on a hot, glowing charcoal grill. Let the skin of the pepper blacken and blister, using tongs to turn the pepper frequently. When completely blackened, after 5 to 8 minutes, transfer to a plate to cool.
- Using a paring knife, cut pepper in half lengthwise. Cut away seeds and stem and discard. Scrape away the skin and discard. Do not rinse. It's OK if a few bits of charred skin remain.
- Cut pepper halves into long strips about 1-inch wide. Season lightly with salt. (The pepper can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead of serving.)
- Marinate the goat cheese: Slice the goat cheese log into 10 pieces (each about 3/4-inch thick). Place pieces in a single layer on a plate and pour 1/4 cup oil over.
- Strip leaves from a few thyme sprigs and a rosemary sprig, roughly chop and sprinkle over the cheese. Finish with a bit of freshly ground black pepper, and a small pinch of red-pepper flakes. Cover and set aside. (This can also be done up to 24 hours ahead.)
- Set oven to 350 degrees. Cut the baguette on a diagonal into 10 slices, each about 1/4-inch thick. (If using ciabatta, cut into similar-size pieces.) Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer, then place in oven for about 5 minutes, until bread is barely toasted.
- Remove from oven and carefully give each toast a light swipe with the garlic clove. Lay a strip of roasted pepper across each toast to cover. Place a goat cheese round in the center of each toast. Spoon the remaining olive oil from the plate generously over each piece of cheese and any exposed toast.
- To finish, return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the bread is nicely browned and the cheese has gotten a bit of color, 8 to 10 minutes. Let toasts cool a bit, then arrange on a platter and serve. (They taste best at room temperature or just barely warm.) Toasts can be baked up to 1 hour ahead and popped in the oven to reheat slightly.
ROASTED RED PEPPER & GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS
Make and share this Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Corrinne J
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lay out 6 tortillas on a table.
- Divide the Chavrie® up evenly among the tortillas and spread out to the edges.
- Drain the peppers and slice in 1/4 inch strips.
- Evenly distribute the roasted red peppers strips among the cheese on the tortillas.
- Top each with the remaining tortillas.
- Sauté the quesadillas in the butter or oil in a non stick pan until each side is golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Place on a towel to drain.
- Cut each quesadilla into six wedges and serve with your favorite salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.5, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 1449.2, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 17.3
PASTA WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND GOAT CHEESE
Years ago, I stayed with an Italian friend in Bologna who worked long hours at his job. By the time he got home, he was hungry, so he'd start water boiling and cast about his tiny kitchen to see what he could use for dinner. Then, to my fascination, he'd whip up a delicious pasta sauce from almost nothing: a few anchovies and some walnuts, or a can of tuna and another of beans. Yesterday's bread became today's bread crumbs, browned in olive oil with garlic and tossed with spaghetti, olives, capers and jarred tomato purée. I try to keep a jar of roasted peppers handy at all times. They're useful for panini, pizzas and especially pastas like this one. Spanish piquillo peppers are particularly sweet, but bell peppers will do as well. If you have basil, it's delicious in this dish - but not required.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 10m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the sliced roasted peppers, and stir together for about a minute until well infused with the oil and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the basil (if using) and goat cheese. Remove from the heat.
- When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the pasta. Cook until al dente - firm to the bite - following the recommendations on the package. Ladle about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water into the frying pan, and stir well so that the goat cheese begins to melt. Drain the pasta, and toss immediately with the pepper mixture in the pan. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 444, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
Categories Cocktail Party Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lunch Goat Cheese Basil Bell Pepper Summer Tortillas Gourmet
Yield Serves 4 to 6 as an hors d'oeuvre
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- In a skillet cook onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Transfer onion mixture to a food processor and add roasted peppers, basil, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Blend sauce until smooth and transfer to a small bowl. (Sauce may be made up to 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.)
- Put 1 tortilla on a work surface and spread with 1 goat cheese piece, covering surface evenly. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over goat cheese and cover with one fourth of onion. Repeat layering in the same manner, ending with a tortilla and gently pressing layers together. Make 1 more layered quesadilla with the remaining tortillas, goat cheese, pesto, and onion. Spread top and bottom of each quesadilla with 1/2 tablespoon butter.
- Heat a griddle or well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Cook quesadilla, 1 at a time, gently pressing down with a metal spatula, until golden, about 4 minutes on each side. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges and serve warm with roasted red pepper sauce.
- To Roast Peppers:
- Using a long-handled fork, char peppers over an open flame or on a rack set over an electric burner, turning them, until skins are blackened, 4 to 6 minutes. (Or broil peppers on a rack of a broiler about 2 inches from heat, turning them every 5 minutes, 15 to 20 minutes, or until skins are blistered and charred.) Transfer peppers to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Keeping peppers whole, peel them, starting at blossom end. Cut off pepper tops and discard seeds and ribs.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Choose Ripe Red Peppers: Use ripe red bell peppers for the best flavor and texture. Look for bell peppers that are firm, brightly colored, and have no blemishes.
- Roast the Peppers Properly: Roasting the red peppers brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. Make sure you roast the peppers until they are slightly charred and tender, but not mushy.
- Use Good Quality Goat Cheese: The quality of the goat cheese you use will greatly impact the final dish. Look for a goat cheese that is creamy and has a mild, tangy flavor.
- Season the Goat Cheese Mixture: Don't be afraid to season the goat cheese mixture with herbs and spices. This will add flavor and depth to the dish.
- Bake until Golden Brown: Bake the goat cheese cups until they are golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and gooey.
Conclusion:
Roasted Red Pepper Cups with Creole Baked Goat Cheese is an easy and delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted red peppers provide a slightly sweet and smoky flavor, while the goat cheese is creamy and tangy. The Creole spices add a bit of heat and complexity to the dish. This appetizer is sure to be a hit with your guests!
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