Homemade Herbed Chevre Spread With Grilled Crostini |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Flavours Summer 2006 Ingredients:
chevre cheese with herbs, spread |
300 g creamy goat cheese, at room temperature |
3/4 cup heavy cream |
1 medium garlic clove, minced |
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed herbs, such as basil, thyme, oregano or 2 1/2 tablespoons parsley |
2 1/2 tablespoons finely snipped chives or 2 1/2 tablespoons finely sliced onions |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
crostini |
1 baguette |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1 large garlic clove, crushed |
Directions:
1. HERBED CHREVE SPREAD.
2. Using a wooden spoon, break up cheese in a mixing bowl. Slowly stir in heavy cream, mixing well between additions. When smooth, add remaining ingredients, stirring well. Scoop into a serving crock, sprinkle with additional herbs and serve with crostini, whole-wheat pitas or crackers. Covered and refrigerated, this cheese spread mellows and keeps well for several days. Makes 2 cups.
3. CROSTINI.
4. Cut a couple of baguettes (preferably day-old) into 1/4 slices. Fill a small pot with olive oil and set over medium-low heat. When warmed, add garlic; turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain oil into a small bowl, discarding garlic. Brush garlic oil on one side of baguette slices. Grill oiled side of baguette slices on a BBQ until lightly charred. Serve warm with cheese spread.
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