Goat Cheese Dressed For A Party

Tangy, creamy goat cheese absorbs the flavors of this fresh garlicky dressing and is instantly transformed into the most delicious appetizer. Serve it with a basket of baguette slices, crackers or crudités.

Goat cheese is taken to a whole new level of deliciousness when it’s dressed with this simple fresh oil and garlic dressing. I can’t think of a quicker, easier appetizer. When I entertain I love to find recipes like this that are delicious and festive and take almost no time to put together.

You’ll need ten minutes, a log of goat cheese and some fresh parsley. There’s a good chance you have everything else in house. Everyone needs a recipe like this in their repertoire. 

HERE’S HOW TO MAKE GOAT CHEESE DRESSED FOR A PARTY

Whisk up a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes and fresh chopped parsley.

Set the goat cheese on a platter and score it down the middle and crosswise a few times.

Pour the dressing over and spread it out evenly, letting some drip down into the slits.

Set it out with a cheese spreader and surround it with a basket of crackers or baguette slices. Be sure to grab yourself a taste right away because if your friends like it as much as mine do, it will disappear quickly.

I make this often and it is always a hit – proof that you don’t always have to work hard to make something great.

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Here’s the recipe for Goat Cheese Dressed For A Party. If you make this, I hope you’ll come back and leave a comment to let me know what you think!

Goat Cheese Dressed For A Party

Tangy, creamy goat cheese absorbs the flavors of this fresh garlicky dressing and is transformed into the most delicious appetizer. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.

• Author: Panning The Globe
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Yield: 8-12
• Category: Appetizer

Ingredients

• 1 11-ounce log of goat cheese
• 4 tablespoons good quality olive oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 garlic cloves finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Put the goat cheese log on a serving plate. Score it lengthwise and then a few times crosswise, to open it up a bit.
2. Whisk the dressing ingredients and pour over the goat cheese. Best to prepare this a half hour before serving so it softens a bit and absorbs the flavors of the dressing. Serve with crackers or sliced baguette. Enjoy!