| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 25 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- Salt
- 2 (8-ounce) logs goat cheese
- 1 (5 1/4-ounce) box Melba toasts
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium-low heat until the oil is hot but not over 230 degrees F. Remove from the heat. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and set aside to cool and let the flavors infuse into the oil. Reserve 2 tablespoons for coating the Melba toasts and the remaining for the Roasted Parsnip Medley recipe.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the macadamia nuts, panko, white pepper, and a generous pinch of salt. Let cook until the nuts and breadcrumbs have absorbed all the butter and are lightly toasted, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a baking sheet and let cool. Once cool, roll the goat cheese logs in the mixture, making sure they are completely coated. Place on a serving platter.
- Add the Melba toasts to a large bowl. Drizzle the reserved 2 tablespoons garlic-pepper oil and toss so all the toasts are coated with the oil. Serve on the side with the goat cheese logs.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 442 |
| Total Fat | 35 g |
| Saturated Fat | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 34 mg |
| Sodium | 378 mg |
Reviews
Wow! For something so simple it sure was good. Needed something quick to serve tonight when some people stopped by for a quick meeting. Had all the ingredients so I made it quickly and served. Two logs were gone in about 30 minutes with just 10 people noshing! A little while later I noticed that only half the people were in the living room. Following a hunch I went into the kitchen and the rest were putting their fingers in the leftover macadamia/panko crumbs and licking them . This will be served again and I tried not to share the recipe, leaving them wanting more and thinking I was a great cook!