Goat Cheese And Sun Dried Tomato Bread Bites Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE SOUS VIDE EGG BITES

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and place a sous vide immersion cooker into the water. Set temperature to 170 degrees F (77 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Drain oil from tomatoes, reserving 1/2 teaspoon. Chop tomatoes finely and place in a small bowl. Add reserved oil, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and set aside. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, goat cheese, heavy cream, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender; mix until thoroughly blended, 15 to 20 seconds.
• Spray mason jars with cooking spray. Divide tomato mixture among the jars. Top with egg mixture. Screw on the lids until just barely tightened. Do not over-tighten as the jars can burst in the hot water.
• Submerge mason jars into the water bath and set timer for 55 minutes.
• Remove jars to a cooling rack. Run a knife along the outer edge of each egg bite and invert onto a plate, or eat directly from the jar. Let any remaining jars cool, then refrigerate for up to 1 week.

FRENCH BREAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in bowl. Thin to spreadable consistency with sour cream. Season with generous amount of pepper. Mound cheese in crock or bowl. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Sprinkle cheese with thyme and walnuts. Serve with bread.

SUNDRIED TOMATO, GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Cut baugette in 1/2 inch thick slices. Once you have them arranged on cookie sheet, Rub garlic clove on bread rounds brush with olive oil. Heat in oven until just toasted. Take out of oven and cool to touch.
• Open goat cheese and spread on toast place sundried tomato on top of cheese. If you feel you need to reserve some olive oil for dipping, or you can drizzle some olive oil on top.
• Place on a pretty plate and enjoy!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO GOAT CHEESE EMPANADAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Gently stir in goat cheese and tomatoes., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round biscuit cutter. Place circles 2 in. apart on baking sheets. Place 1 heaping tsp. of filling on 1 side of each circle. Brush edges of pastry with water; fold circles in half. With a fork, press edges to seal. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes.