Pesto-Goat Cheese Spread

Name: Pesto-Goat Cheese Spread
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 227 grams package cream cheese, softened; 473 milliliters loosely packed fresh basil leaves; 3 garlic cloves; 312 grams log goat cheese; 118 milliliters pine nuts, toasted

Pesto-Goat Cheese Spread might be just the condiment you are searching for. This gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe serves 3. One serving contains 702 calories, 28g of protein, and 63g of fat. If you have balsamic vinegar, cream cheese, basil leaves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Chill 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week, or freeze in airtight containers up to 4 months.

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Food Processor

Serve with toasted pita chips or sliced baguettes.

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Pita Chips

Baguette

Pan-Fried Pesto-Goat Cheese

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Goat Cheese

Pesto

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Frying Pan

Spread: Shape cheese mixture into logs, and wrap in wax paper; slice chilled logs into 1/2-inch rounds. Dip rounds in lightly beaten egg; dredge in Italian breadcrumbs. Pan-fry over medium-high heat in a little butter 1 minute on each side or until golden, and serve warm over a crisp, green salad.

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Breadcrumbs