Goat Cheese with Basil Oil
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • For the goat cheese:
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup panko
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 4 oz. semi-firm plain goat cheese
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ tsp. coarse salt, plus more to taste
  • For the basil oil:
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
  1. Combine the Parmesan, panko, and freshly ground pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Place the goat cheese in a second small bowl. Finely mince the garlic. Sprinkle the salt over the minced garlic and smash the mixture together with a fork until it forms a paste. Add the garlic paste to the bowl with the goat cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture together until smooth and well-blended. Form the goat cheese mixture into a round ball. Roll the ball in the Parmesan-panko mixture until well coated. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  3. To make the basil oil, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the basil to the pot and boil for 30 seconds. Drain and rinse immediately with cold water. Blot the basil leaves with a towel to remove all of the excess water. Add the basil leaves and the garlic to the bowl of the food processor. Pulse until finely minced. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. With the food processor running, add the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream. Continue processing until the mixture is well-blended. Strain the oil mixture through a fine mesh sieve onto a serving plate. Place the ball of goat cheese in the center of the basil oil. Serve with baguette slices.
Recipe by 2 Sisters 2 Cities at https://www.2sisters2cities.com/2012/09/goat-cheese-with-basil-oil/