Baked Goat Cheese Caprese Salad

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This is one of the most amazing and easy cheese appetizers ever. It's got that texture that people love about goat cheese. Basil and tomato have a proven track record of being incredibly delicious with creamy cheeses, and this is no exception.

By
John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2 ramekins
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 3 tablespoons basil chiffonade (thinly sliced fresh basil leaves), divided

  • 1 (4 ounce) log of fresh goat cheese, halved

  • 16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half on the diagonal

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Drizzle about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil into the bottom of each 6-ounce ramekin and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon basil per ramekin over the oil. Place 1 goat cheese piece over the basil in each ramekin; surround with sliced cherry tomatoes. Top with cracked black pepper and cayenne. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining basil on top of each portion, place ramekins on a baking sheet, and drizzle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons more olive oil.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Cook's Note:

To make thinly sliced basil (chiffonade), roll 3 or 4 basil leaves together into a tight cylinder and slice into thin ribbons.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
16g Fat
4g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 153mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 206mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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