Spicy Goat Cheese Spread Recipes

SPICY PIMENTO CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder and celery seed. Mix in the pickled jalapenos, piquillo peppers and grated Cheddar. Add the Sriracha and combine. Taste and add more mayonnaise and Sriracha, if necessary. Chill before serving.

SPICY GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Blend together goat cheese and half and half.
• Add thyme and minced peppers and stir well.
• Makes approximately 1 cup.

SPICED GOAT'S CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Put the seeds and nuts in a frying pan, then gently heat to toast them, removing them from the heat when the seeds start to pop and give off their aroma. Grind fairly coarsely using a pestle and mortar, then season with a little salt.
• Beat the goat's cheese with the milk to soften it, then add a little seasoning if needed. Tip half into a small bowl (glass, if you have one, to show off the layers) and scatter with half the seeds and a few torn mint leaves. Repeat the layer and serve with a bowl of cold radishes and toasted pittas or bread.

SPICY OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, black pepper and Tabasco in food processor or by hand.
• When smooth add remaining ingredients.
• Pulse if using processor.
• DO NOT OVERPROCESS!
• The olives and pecans should still be identifiable.
• Refrigerate till ready to use.

GARLIC HERB GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the goat cheese, olive oil, and milk. Using a hand mixer and beat until smooth and light. (Or use a standing mixer and the whisk attachment.)
• Mix in 1 clove grated garlic, salt, and fresh herbs. Taste and add more garlic or salt as needed.
• Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Remove any rinds from hard cheeses. Cut cheeses into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Place cheese, wine, butter, herbs, and garlic in a food processor and blend until smooth, 2 minutes.
• Serve as-is or refrigerate for at least one hour for a firmer consistency. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.