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Marinated Goat Cheese with Basil and Olives.
5 from 8 votes

Marinated Goat Cheese with Basil and Olives.

This Marinated Goat Cheese recipe with basil and olives is the perfect dish to have at any gathering. It gives a posh feel with effortless energy put into it.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 2 (4 oz) goat cheese plain, in packages
  • ½ cup kalamata olives drained, washed, and dried with a paper towel, pitted
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried mint
  • 1 tbsp oregano dried
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes or to taste (optional)
  • 10 basil ripped into small pieces or roughly chopped, fresh leaves
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a flat-style rimmed serving dish (highly recommended to prevent over-crowding and stacking), add the olive oil, mint, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and pepper. Give a gentle mix, enough to incorporate the ingredients.
  2. Slice the log of goat cheese into thick circular shapes. Submerge each circle gently into the herbed olive oil.
  3. Garnish with additional leaves of basil and red pepper flakes.
  4. Serve over toasted baguette bread, pasta, or crunchy vegetables.
MAKE TOASTED BAGUETTES:
  1. Slice the bread into ½ inch slices, brush each side with the herby olive oil from the marinade. Rub with a clove of garlic (optional, but highly recommended).
  2. Bake in a preheated oven set at 375°F for 2-3 minutes. Do not walk away. Babysit the bread so that it does not burn!
  3. When ready, smear the goat's cheese on top of the toasted bread, top with cherry tomatoes, and drizzle the top with extra herby oil.
  4. Enjoy with company.

Notes

  • Recipe inspiration from Ina Garten cooking for Jefferey.
  • Recipe inspiration from
  • Ina Garten cooking for Jefferey.
  • What can I use instead of basil? Fresh dill would work best.
  • How long does marinated goat cheese with olives and basil last in the fridge? Because the cheese and other ingredients are submerged into oil. You can count on this recipe to last up to 3 weeks (if it can last that long!).

Nutrition Information

Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 308mg (13%) Potassium 23mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 337IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 23mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 337IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.