For this month’s bonus Sweet as Pie pick, I chose an herbed goat cheese spread that I thought would be great for a get-together with friends. Plus, Phillip loves goat cheese so even if I didn’t end up with an occasion to share it, I knew we’d be happy to have this around for a snack. It only took a few minutes to pull together and the leftovers have held up really well. I only had to mix all of the ingredients together in a processor until smooth. I did spring for the fresh herbs since they would be the main flavoring and I like to use fresh when I know they’ll really make a difference.
Goat cheese, chives, thyme, milk, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
I’m loving these Parmesan bread chips from the Publix bakery.
Our Junior League provisional small group met at Wine and Design for our monthly social, and wouldn’t you know it, I needed to bring an appetizer to share. Perfect occasion for goat cheese spread! I served it with Ritz and Wheat Thins, but it was also delicious with pita chips. I think it’s fair to say that it was a hit with the Junior League group – a few people even asked for the recipe. What more can you ask for than an easy, delicious, crowd-pleaser of a recipe? I’ll keep this one in mind the next time I need a quick and easy appetizer and other than perhaps sneaking in a little garlic (you know that’d be good), I won’t change a thing about it.
Talented Junior League artists.
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
America’s Test Kitchen Family Cookbook (pg. 22)
1 (11- or 12-ounce) log goat cheese
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with crackers or a thinly sliced baguette.
