A few weeks ago I ate a delicious goat cheese fondue at one of my favorite restaurants {the same restaurant that uses these fun branded cardboard coasters} and this weekend I recreated my version of the recipe at home. This savory appetizer is easy, delicious, and the perfect starter to a meal or a great addition to an evening happy hour. If you love the flavor of goat cheese, this recipe will become a favorite!
To make this goat cheese fondue, you’ll need
a goat cheese log {4-8 ounces}
1 fresh roma tomato
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup olive oil
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
freshly ground pepper
Place 4 ounces of goat cheese in the center of a small baking dish, using the back of a spoon to spread it slightly and break it down. Slice 1/4 cup of kalamata olives and place them on one side of the dish. Dice a few slices {1/4 cup or less} of fresh tomato and place it on the opposite side.
Drizzle over the goat cheese, tomatoes, and olives with 1/4 cup olive oil.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary and freshly ground pepper to taste then bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until the goat cheese has melted and the olive oil is bubbly.
Serve with slices of a fresh sourdough baguette {toasted or untoasted} …
… and enjoy this delectable starter. {This recipe will serve 2-4 people, depending how hungry everyone is.}
For another memorable fondue recipe, be sure to try this rich mustard cheese fondue recipe!
Whiskey cake! I’ve been craving it since I moved. I used to work there, they use thyme, not rosemary,but good guess!
Ah, thanks … I’ll be trying it again with thyme!