This Marinated Goat Cheese recipe with basil and olives is the perfect dish to have at any gathering. It gives a posh feel with effortless energy put into it.
½cuppitted kalamata olivesdrained, washed, and dried with a paper towel
¾cupextra virgin olive oil
1tbspdried mint
1tbspdried oregano
½tspgarlic powder
½tspred pepper flakesor to taste (optional)
10fresh basil leavesripped into small pieces or roughly chopped
½tspkosher salt
pepper to taste
Instructions
In a flat-style rimmed serving dish (highly recommended to prevent over-crowding and stacking), add the olive oil, mint, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper. Give a gentle mix, enough to incorporate the ingredients.
Slice the log of goat cheese into thick circular shapes. Submerge each circle gently into the herbed olive oil.
Garnish with additional leaves of basil and red pepper flakes.
Serve over toasted baguette bread, pasta, or crunchy vegetables.
MAKE TOASTED BAGUETTES:
Slice the bread into ½ inch slices, brush each side with the herby olive oil from the marinade. Rub with a clove of garlic (optional, but highly recommended).
Bake in a preheated oven set at 375°F for 2-3 minutes. Do not walk away. Babysit the bread so that it does not burn!
When ready, smear the goat's cheese on top of the toasted bread, top with cherry tomatoes, and drizzle the top with extra herby oil.
Enjoy with company.
Notes
Recipe inspiration from Ina Garten cooking for Jefferey.What can I use instead of basil? Fresh dill would work best.How long does marinated goat cheese with olives and basil last in the fridge? Because the cheese and other ingredients are submerged into oil. You can count on this recipe to last up to 3 weeks (if it can last that long!).