Best Goat Cheese Spread From Thornton Winery Recipes

Goat Cheese Spread With Fresh Spinach and Basil image

Provided by breezermom

Categories Spreads

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt (I like to use greek yogurt)
8 ounces goat cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups fresh spinach, torn, tightly packed
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (save one whole for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper

Steps:

Spoon the yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread the yogurt to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand for 5 minutes to remove the excess moisture.
Position the knife blade in a food processor bowl; scrape yogurt into the bowl, using a rubber spatula. Add the goat cheese and olive oil; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides. Add the spinach, basil, and red pepper; process until the spinach is chopped.
Spoon the mixture into a bowl; cover and chill at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826.6, Fat 73, SaturatedFat 35.4, Cholesterol 122.1, Sodium 841.1, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 7, Protein 36.1

Goat & Cream Cheese Spread image

Provided by Carb Lover

Categories Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces goat cheese (soft)
2 teaspoons garlic powder (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 French baguette, sliced into rounds
pizza sauce (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

First cut your bread and spray lightly with garlic Pam and toast in the broiler until golden brown. In the meantime, mix the goat and the cream cheeses together, then add your spices, adding more if you want a very strong flavor. Let sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Take out your warm bread and spread with the cheese mixture, you can top with a little salsa or warmed pizza sauce. I usually make a bowl of spread, small bowls of sauce & salsa, and serving platter with the bread on it and place on the buffet and let the guests make their own. It is so easy and its also good stuffed inside celery :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 84.9, Sodium 411.6, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3, Protein 11.6

Spinach and Goat Cheese Spread image

Provided by Polly W

Categories Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, drained and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package goat cheese
2 teaspoons fresh lemon thyme
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In food processor while running, add all ingredients and process until well blended.
Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
Spread can be made one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate if so but make sure it stands out for 1 hour before serving.
Serve on crackers, baguette slices or vegetables that you can dip with.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 13.1, Sodium 315.4, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.5