ROASTED GOAT CHEESE WITH GARLIC

Roasted Goat Cheese with Garlic image

Now that we have kids, my husband and I don't entertain much. But when we do, I serve this savory spread. The combination of goat cheese, garlic and onions always earns rave reviews. -Carol Barlow, Berwyn, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
8 ounces crumbled goat or feta cheese
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Thinly sliced French bread or assorted crackers

Steps:

Place garlic and oil in a pie plate. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender and lightly browned. Add brown sugar; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat., Remove garlic from pie plate. Spread onion mixture in pie plate; top with cheese. Place garlic over cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. , Mash garlic mixture with a fork. Stir in the vinegar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with basil. Serve warm with French bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.