GOAT CHEESE WITH CHIPOTLE AND ROASTED RED PEPPER

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Pepper     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Oscars     New Year's Eve     Goat Cheese     Engagement Party     Party     Seed     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 11-ounce log soft fresh goat cheese
1 cup drained roasted red pepper strips from jar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce
1 small garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons toasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) toasted
Baguette slices or crackers

Steps:

  • Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Cool.
  • Place goat cheese log on platter. Cover with sheet of plastic wrap. Press into large rectangle approximately 8 by 3 inches. Sprinkle with cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix roasted red peppers, olive oil, hot sauce, garlic, and chopped cilantro in small bowl. Spoon topping over goat cheese. Top with pumpkin seeds. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

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