This Herb and Olive Oil Goat Cheese Log is a simple, impressive, timeless appetizer that can be made in just five minutes. It's perfect for parties and holidays!

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I have always felt like goat cheese has an air of elegance about it. Its soft creamy texture and bold tangy flavor exude luxury and timelessness. Don't you agree?

I love to use goat cheese as an ingredient in my party appetizers and as a cheese selection when I make cheese boards. This particular recipe doesn't just use goat cheese as an ingredient, the goat cheese is the main event!

I wanted to keep things simple with this recipe, so I paired my cheese with bright fresh herbs and olive oil. That's all you need to transform your goat cheese log into a show-stopping appetizer.

Try it on Christmas, on Thanksgiving, or at your next get-together with friends. Pair with Individual Charcuterie Cups as a second appetizer to start your party with a wow! I know you'll love it!

HOW TO MAKE AN HERB AND OLIVE OIL GOAT CHEESE LOG

This goat cheese log couldn't be easier to make! First, finely chop fresh herbs. Next, roll a fresh goat cheese log in the herbs. Finally, drizzle the goat cheese with olive oil. See below for a detailed ingredients list and instructions.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH A GOAT CHEESE LOG

This goat cheese log is eaten as a spread and served with crackers or toasted bread. These Rosemary Sea Salt Homemade Crackers woud be the perfect choice!

CAN I USE DIFFERENT HERBS?

This recipe is made with fresh rosemary, parsley, and basil, but you can use any combination of the following fresh herbs:

• rosemary
• parsley
• basil
• thyme
• oregano
• mint
• chives  

CAN AN HERB GOAT CHEESE LOG BE MADE IN ADVANCE?

I suggest preparing this appetizer at the time you plan to serve it. Chopping the herbs at the time of preparation will ensure that they are bright green when serving. If you chop the herbs in advance, they will turn black/brown around the edges as time passes.

ARE GOAT CHEESE AND CHEVRE THE SAME THING?

Yes! Goat cheese and chevre are the same thing. Chevre is the French word for goat and cheese made from goat's milk is called chevre.

MORE RECIPES THAT USE GOAT CHEESE

Looking for more recipes that use creamy, tangy goat cheese? Check out these popular recipes from the archives:

• Baked Goat Cheese Dip
• Baked Goat Cheese with Caramelized Onions
• BLT Bruschetta with Goat Cheese Mayo
• Honey, Basil, and Black Pepper Goat Cheese Spread

If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!

4 servings

Herb and Olive Oil Goat Cheese Log

This Herb and Olive Oil Goat Cheese Log is a simple, impressive, timeless appetizer that can be made in just five minutes. It's perfect for parties and holidays!

  prep time: 5 MINcook time: 0 MINtotal time: 5 MIN 

INGREDIENTS

1 (4 ounce) goat cheese log
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the chopped herbs on a plate or in a shallow dish.

2. Roll the goat cheese in the chopped herbs. Transfer the goat cheese to a serving dish.

3. Drizzle the goat cheese with olive oil. Serve with crackers or toasted bread.

NOTES

This recipe can easily be doubled using a larger goat cheese log.

Author: Becky

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