Best Pesto Goat Cheese Spread Recipes

GOAT CHEESE PESTO SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD (MAKE AHEAD)

Steps:

• Line an 8 x 4 loaf pan with plastic wrap.
• Process the first five ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
• Spread one-third of the cheese mixture in the lined pan.
• Top with the pesto.
• Spread one-third of the cheese mixture over pesto.
• Spread the chopped, drained sun dried tomatoes next.
• Top with the remaining cheese mixture.
• Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours (or up to 2 days).
• Invert spread onto serving plate. Garnish, if desired, with tomato slivers and/or herb leaves.
• Serve with french bread slices (or crackers).

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.

GRILLED PESTO BREADSTICKS WITH GOAT CHEESE-PESTO SPREAD

Steps:

• Purée goat cheese in processor.Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl.(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving)
• Prepare barbeque (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4-inch-wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brown, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.

PESTO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together until smooth.
• Chill before using.
• Serve with crackers, if desired.

GRILLED PESTO BREADSTICKS WITH GOAT CHEESE PESTO SPREAD

Steps:

• Puree goat cheese in processor. Mix in 7 ounces pesto. Transfer to medium bowl. (Can be made one day ahead, bring to room temperature before serving). Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Halve each bread piece lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 1 1/4 inch wide strips. Combine 7 ounces pesto and oil in small bowl. Brush bread with pesto mixture. Grill until brow, about 45 seconds per side. Serve with cheese spread.