Black Pepper and Chile Baked Goat Cheese

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Appetizer
Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: About 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

  1. 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
  2. 1/4 cup walnut halves
  3. Small pinch of kosher salt
  4. One 10-ounce log fresh goat cheese
  5. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  6. 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  7. 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a small nonstick pan over medium-low heat, warm 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the walnuts and cook, stirring, until the walnuts are lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and mix in the salt. Set aside.  
  3. In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese, garlic, and black pepper until homogenous. Transfer to a 6- or 8-inch round or rectangular baking dish (no need to pat the cheese down) and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and browned along the edges. Let the goat cheese cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle the red chile powder and sauteed walnuts over the top. This dip is best eaten immediately–it doesn’t reheat very well.  

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 233
Total Fat 20 g
Saturated Fat 11 g
Carbohydrates 1 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 13 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Sodium 335 mg

Reviews

Justin Butler
This recipe is fantastic! It’s not too spicy and is great on toasted bread

 

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