BAKED GOAT CHEESE CAPRESE SALAD

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This is one of the most amazing and easy cheese appetizers ever. It's got that texture that people love about goat cheese. Basil and tomato have a proven track record of being incredibly delicious with creamy cheeses, and this is no exception.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves), divided
1 (4 ounce) log of fresh goat cheese, halved
16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half on the diagonal
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 152.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g