Baked Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey & Thyme
Creamy goat cheese wrapped in a golden crust, kissed with honey and thyme — an appetizer worth savoring.
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Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 397kcal
Cost: $12.00
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 Chef's Knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 oz goat cheese chilled log
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs lightly toasted
- 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
- 2 tbsp honey warm for easy drizzle
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios optional garnish
- 12 slices baguette toasted into crostini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp chef’s knife, slice the chilled goat cheese log into 6 equal rounds.8 oz goat cheese
- Press each goat cheese round into panko breadcrumbs, coating both sides generously.8 oz goat cheese, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Place the breaded goat cheese rounds on the lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes until golden and bubbling.8 oz goat cheese, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with warm honey. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and crushed pistachios.2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
- Arrange toasted baguette slices on a platter and serve the warm goat cheese on top or alongside.12 slices baguette
Notes
Tip: Chill the goat cheese before slicing for clean rounds. You can toast the panko in a dry skillet first for extra crunch.
This recipe is an independent creation and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 4mg
