BAKED GOAT CHEESE WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES

RECIPE

4 servings

2 logs (8 ounces) Mt VikosⓇ Goat Cheese

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

½ cup grated Parmesan

1 egg

1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

¾ tsp. black pepper, divided

Finely grated zest of 1 lemon

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved lengthwise

1 tpsp. extra virgin olive oil

½ tsp. fine sea salt

4 basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons

1 baguette, cut into thin slices

2 garlic cloves

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl combine goat cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan, egg, thyme, ½ teaspoon pepper, and lemon zest. Beat until very smooth, spread in baking dish, and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl stir together tomatoes, olives, oil, salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
4. When dip is finished baking, top with tomato mixture and basil.
5. Rub baguette slices lightly with raw garlic and serve with dip.