Best Gorgonzola Goat Cheese Minis Recipes

MINI GOAT CHEESE CHEESE BALLS

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Mini Goat Cheese Cheese Balls, herbs, goat cheese and pretzels make for a fun and easy appetizer! Perfect for any party, game day or just because!

Provided by Dana at ThisSillyGirlsLife.com

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces goat cheese (softened)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 scallion (thinly sliced)
1 ½ tablespoons flat-leaf parsley (fine chop)
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup garlic and butter croutons
15 pretzel sticks

Steps:

Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
Mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, scallions, 1 tablespoon of parsley, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
Taking a tablespoon-sized scoop, roll the mixture into balls and place them on the sheet tray.
Place the croutons in a food processor, pulse into crumbs. Place the crumbs in a bowl, add the remaining parsley and stir to combine. Roll the cheese balls in this mixture. Place them back on the sheet tray. Insert the pretzel toothpicks, place them on a serving tray, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GORGONZOLA GOAT CHEESE MINIS

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Pumpernickle goes well with strong flavors (I think), so the "stinky cheeses" like gorgonzola and goat, taste great against the dark flavor of pumpernickle. I used roasted red pepper hummus for this one and it tasted great...

Provided by Monica H @MonisiaH

Categories Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 slice(s) cocktail pumpernickle bread
3 slice(s) smoked ham
3 slice(s) tomato
3 slice(s) cucumber
3 tablespoon(s) hummus
4 - fresh basil leaves
- handful goat cheese crumbles
- handful gorgonzola crumbles
- handful red onion, sliced thin
- handful fresh chopped dill
- handful fresh chopped chives
- pinch of salt

Steps:

Top 3 of the bread slices with the crumbled cheeses. Toast ALL slices in convection oven until bread is crispy and cheese is soft and warm.
Roll basil up and cut into bits that will unroll into mini strips (basil chiffonade).
Assemble: on top of cheesy slices, layer the basil, then the ham, tomato, cucumber, pinch of salt, red onion, chives and dill.
Spread hummus on empty slices and top your lovely mini sandwiches. Enjoy.

EASY MINI GOAT CHEESE BALLS

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If you are looking for a quick an easy recipe that will have everyone ooin' and awwin' over, look no further. These mini cheese balls will be ready in a jiffy and your guests will not be able to get enough. Enjoy...Cooking With Passion, sw:)

Provided by Sherri Williams

Categories Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 oz goat cheese
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 c chopped fresh herbsparsley, basil, oregano etc...your choice
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1/2 c walnuts, chopped & toasted
1-2 Tbsp black sesame seeds, toasted
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp granulated onion
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin...for hands

Steps:

1. place herbs, sesame seeds and nuts in 3 separate bowls. combine cheeses, garlic, onion, lemon zest, salt and pepper into a mixing bowl, mix. coat your hands with olive oil. roll mini balls in the palm of your hands. roll each ball into whatever bowl you desire. chill for at least 1 hour. serve with whatever suits your fansy. toast points, salame, fresh veggies, olives are always on point with these delectable balls. BTW, these are excellent on salads...ENJOY!!