Herbed Goat Cheese Balls

I take my picnics very seriously and seeing as how picnic season is quickly approaching we absolutely MUST talk about Herbed Goat Cheese Balls.

Herbed Goat Cheese Balls from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycooking)


 

We all know I'm all about simple recipes for the most part. Things I can whip up in a moments notice and say look what I made - isn't it delicious. (so modest) These Herbed Goat Cheese Balls are exactly that. Beyond easy to make, perfect to pack up and take for a picnic, or serve up as an appetizer with a pile of crostini. Done and done. I first saw them a few months back at a new bakery in Venice Beach and I've been obsessing over them ever since. Clearly it was time to re-create them at home so we can all enjoy them for picnics in the park, backyard BBQ's or a quick snack when you have some leftover in your fridge. #sorrynotsorry

Herbed Goat Cheese Balls from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycooking)
Herbed Goat Cheese Balls from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Herbed Goat Cheese Balls

Author: Gaby Dalkin
5 from 1 vote
I love goat cheese but add herbs? Beyond easy to make, perfect to pack up and take for a picnic, or serve up as an appetizer with a pile of crostini. Done and done. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large logs goat cheese
  • Fresh Parsley chopped
  • Fresh Dill chopped
  • Fresh Chives finely chopped
  • Fresh Basil chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • Toasted crostini

Instructions
 

  • Cut the logs of goat cheese into 8 pieces each. Roll them into balls and place into a medium baking dish. Sprinkle the fresh herbs and red pepper flakes on top of the cheese and add the olive oil until it covers about ½ of the goat cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Rotate the cheese balls before serving so they are fully coated with the olive oil herb mixture.
  • Serve with crostini, pita, crudite etc.

Notes

Mix up your herbs. A spicy version with red pepper flakes would be amazing.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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Photo by Matt Armendariz / Food Styling by Adam Pearson / Recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking

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