Goat Cheese Bites Recipes

21 EASY WAYS TO USE GOAT CHEESE

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• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a goat cheese recipe in 30 minutes or less!

QUICKIE GOAT CHEESE AND PECAN BITES

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• 1.Break up and mix the goat cheese with the black pepper in a medium bowl. Divide into 24 pieces, about 2 tsp. each and roll into balls. 2.Combine the pecans, lemon zest and parsley in a medium bowl until well blended. Roll the goat cheese balls in the pecan mixture. Arrange on a serving platter. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Take them out 15 minutes before serving so they soften a little and drizzle with a little olive oil, if desired.

GOAT CHEESE BITES

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• Toast pistachios in a small saute pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese and cream cheese using a wooden spoon. Form a heaping teaspoon of the cheese mixture into a small ball, and transfer to a small plate or parchment-lined baking sheet; repeat with remaining cheese mixture.
• Place peppercorns and pistachios each on two separate plates. Roll 18 of the balls in the peppercorns and the remaining 18 balls in the pistachios.

FIG AND GOAT CHEESE BITES

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• In a small skillet, combine the vinegar and olive oil and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute, then add the sliced figs. Simmer until the vinegar is reduced and syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes more. In a small bowl, stir together the goat and mascarpone cheeses. Spoon the cheese mixture into the pastry shells, top with a drizzle of honey, a sliced fig, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Chop up the dried apricots and set on the side of the pastry shells on the plate.

ROSEMARY GOAT CHEESE BITES

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• In a shallow bowl, toss pecans with cinnamon. In a small bowl, mix cheese and 3/4 teaspoon rosemary until blended. Shape mixture into 12 balls; roll in pecan mixture to coat. Flatten slightly into patties., If desired, serve patties with toasted baguette slices. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with remaining rosemary.

GOAT CHEESE AND HONEY PUFF PASTRY DESSERT BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

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• Remove 1 sheet of puff pastry from the package from the freezer and goat cheese log from the refrigerator. Allow to thaw for 25 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Unwrap pastry dough, place between two sheets of parchment paper and roll with a rolling pin until it is a 12" by 12" square.
• Lather on goat cheese as you see above, then drizzle your honey, sprinkle on your crystals, and finish with your pecans or walnut pieces.
• Cut into 8 1" strips, then, fold each strip in half, stretch it out slightly then twist to make your sticks.
• Repeat 7 more times.
• Combine your egg and water to make a wash. Using a brush, lightly coat the pastry dough then sprinkle over with the turbinado sugar.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, allow to set for 3 minutes.
• Serve warm.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & GOAT CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Separate each biscuit into two layers; press each into an ungreased miniature muffin cup., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, goat cheese, tomatoes, onion and pesto sauce mix; place a scant 2 teaspoonfuls in each cup. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Mash together with a fork the goat cheese, cream cheese, herbs, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
• Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for a while to make it easier to work with.
• Roll small scoops of the goat cheese mix in your hands to make smooth balls.
• Put the balls in a clean jar, and completely cover with the evoo. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 day, to give the flavors time to develop.
• Serve on a cheese platter, or with baguette, crackers, crudites.
• The oil makes a wonderful addition to a salad dressing!

LEMON GOAT CHEESE CHEESECAKE BITES (GLUTEN FREE OPTIONAL)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place 12 standard-size silicone muffin cups on a baking sheet or line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
• With a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour(s), sugars, butter, vanilla, and lemon together on medium-low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place in the muffin cups. With the back of a spoon, press the balls into the bottom of each cup to form a disk.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the crust is matte (no longer shiny and raw-looking) on top--it will still be puffy and soft. Remove from the oven and cool while you make the filling.
• With an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, goat cheese, sugar, flour, egg, applesauce, and lemon zest and juice together on medium-low speed.
• Spoon the filling on top of the crust in each cup, dividing it evenly and filling each cup to the brim.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly browned. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely before serving.