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Herb Marinated Goat Cheese

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Sliced goat cheese, marinated in olive oil, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword marinated goat cheese, appetizer
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 11-12 oz goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp chopped or torn fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • good bread or crackers for serving

Instructions

  • Slice the log(s) of goat cheese into 1 ounce disks. Stack the goat cheese in one layer on the bottom of a large jar (usually fits about 2 1/2 slices, drizzle with some olive oil, sprinkle some of the herbs, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Repeat the process until you have all the goat cheese stacked in about 3-4 layers total.
  • Seal the jar with a lid or plastic wrap. and leave on the counter for 1 hour, or up to 24 hours in the fridge. Enjoy cold or at room temperature, with whatever you want on the side - veggies, crackers, bread, or pretzels.

Notes

A weck canning jar works well for this recipe.  
This also makes a delicious substitute for cream cheese on a toasted everything bagel!