Marinated Goat Cheese

Name: Marinated Goat Cheese
Ingredients: 12 -16 ounces goat cheese (soft, mild such as Montrachet); 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon peppercorn (mixed white, black & green peppercorns, whole or lightly crushed); 1 12 tablespoons dried thyme leaves; 2 fresh garlic cloves, cut into slivers; fresh basil leaf, for garnish

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

12 -16 ounces goat cheese (soft, mild such as Montrachet)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon peppercorn (mixed white, black & green peppercorns, whole or lightly crushed)
1 12 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
2 fresh garlic cloves, cut into slivers
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

Directions

1

Slice goat cheese into rounds and place in ovenproof dish, not touching.
2

In small saucepan, combine oil, bay leaves, peppercorns and thyme; heat over medium high heat, watching carefully, until peppercorns start to pop; pour over cheese.
3

Scatter garlic cloves over.
4

Cover and refrigerate until cool, or longer if desired.
5

Bring to room temperature before serving.
6

Garnish, if desired.
7

Serve with slices of crusty French bread (baguette) or crackers,.