Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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This is one of the most amazing and easy cheese appetizers ever. It's got that texture that people love about goat cheese. Basil and tomato have a proven track record of being incredibly delicious with creamy cheeses, and this is no exception. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
3 tablespoons basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves), divided |
1 (4 ounce) log of fresh goat cheese, halved |
16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half on the diagonal |
freshly ground black pepper to taste |
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.
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