CREAMY BAKED GOAT CHEESE DIP

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Categories Cheese

Number Of Ingredients 16

Goat Cheese Dip:
8 oz. goat cheese
4 oz. of cream cheese
¼ cup of shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of olive oil
cracked pepper
3 leaves of fresh basil
Balsamic Pepper Tomato Topping:
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 tablespoons of yellow pepper, diced
2 tablespoons of red pepper, diced
17 grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
Garnish:
1 tablespoon of basil, chiffoned
1 tablespoon of chives, diced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, basil, and pepper. Spread in a baking dish, making sure to create a "valley" in the middle to put the topping in later. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until cheese is slightly browned. In the meantime, heat a medium skillet to medium high heat. Add olive oil, red pepper, and yellow pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add grape tomatoes, saute for 3 minutes and add balsamic vinegar. Saute for an additional 2 minutes and then let sit. Remove cheese from the oven and top with Balsamic Pepper Tomato mixture. Serve with pita chips or toasted baguette slices. http://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/creamy-baked-goat-cheese-dip/