Description
This Garlic Herb Cheese Log is a creamy and flavorful appetizer made with fresh goat cheese, garlic, and a variety of aromatic herbs like chives, parsley, basil, and oregano. It’s rolled in pecans for added texture and finished with a drizzle of olive oil for a deliciously rich experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 (11 oz.) soft fresh goat cheese log (may sub all or part cream cheese)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (1 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves (1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (1/4 teaspoon powder)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper or freshly cracked to taste
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the goat cheese (or cream cheese), chives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a log and roll it in the finely chopped pecans until evenly coated.
- Drizzle with olive oil and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve with crackers, sliced vegetables, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- If you prefer a creamier texture, use all cream cheese in place of the goat cheese.
- This cheese log can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the fridge for easy entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg