Tomato and Basil Chevre (Goat Cheese) Spread Recipe

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (80.5 g)

Calories 170.7

Total Fat - 10.7 g

Saturated Fat - 6.7 g

Cholesterol - 32.6 mg

Sodium - 420.2 mg

Total Carbohydrate - 2.8 g

Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g

Sugars - 1.1 g

Protein - 16 g

Calcium - 530.2 mg

Iron - 0.2 mg

Vitamin C - 2.7 mg

Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a small bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain and discard liquid. Finely chop tomatoes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, cheeses, basil, garlic and pepper. Stir in enough milk to reach a spreading consistency.

Step 3

Cover and chill for at least 2 hours (up to 8 hours).

Step 4

Serve with assorted crackers.

Tips

No special items needed.

I have made this as per recipe, and it has been in the fridge overnight. I did only use 1 tablespoon of milk originally, but after refrigeration, I added more to make it a little more spreadable. I think it will depend on how to want to use this spread as to how much milk is added. I must add that, this family does love garlic and loved it in this spread, but if you are not a fan of too much garlic maybe take it back to 1 or 2 garlic clove's ~ as the garlic flavor does develop and does get stronger after being in the fridge. I love the taste of this spread, it is soft and creamy with a lovely savory taste. The ingredients compliment each other so well for a great flavor! This could be used in so many ways ~ Served with vegetable sticks as a dip, spread on bagels or toast, or served as appetizer's on blini's, melba toasts or crackers. I must say that "This would be a stand out dip or spread served on a charcuterie board". UPDATE : I have made this twice since, once adding garlic chives and less garlic, everyone enjoyed both ways.