Best Warm Goat Cheese In Marinara Recipes

WARM GOAT CHEESE IN MARINARA

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Every family has a recipe they pull out time and again when the gang gathers, and goat cheese warmed in a marinara sauce is one of those household favorites. Minced basil and cracked black pepper give it that fresh and alive finish. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 log (4 ounces) goat cheese
1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Toasted French bread baguette slices or assorted crackers

Steps:

Freeze cheese for 15 minutes. Unwrap and cut into 1/2-in. slices. In an ungreased small shallow baking dish, combine marinara sauce and basil. Top with cheese slices; sprinkle with pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WARM GOAT CHEESE

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (11 ounce) log plain goat cheese
2 extra-large egg whites, beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
Fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

Slice the goat cheese into 12 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Dip each slice into the egg wash and then into the bread crumbs, being sure the cheese is thoroughly coated. Place the slices on a baking rack set on a sheet pan and chill for at least 15 minutes.
Heat the oil and butter in a medium saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the goat cheese slices and cook on both sides until browned on the outside but not melted inside.