GOAT CHEESE BALSAMIC SUN DRIED TOMATO DIP

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A tangy topping of basil and sun-dried tomatoes pairs nicely with the goat cheese. I have made this appetizer several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. Choose a bowl that's shallow and wide enough so the cheese mixture is about 1 inch thick. I doubled the topping once but it was too much. You could increase the topping by 1/2 for those that love the tangy flavour. This can be made ahead; cover and refrigerate cheese and sun-dried tomato mixture separately for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve this with sliced baguette, water crackers or spear of endive. This recipe was a runner up in a Tabi Classic Recipe Contest submitted by Christine Dewar published by Canadian Living.

Provided by heather in Ont

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened, half 8 oz pkg
5 ounces goat cheese, soft (140 g)
3/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In small bowl, stir together sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • In separate bowl, blend cream cheese with goat cheese. Scrape into shallow serving dish, smoothing top.
  • Stir basil into sun-dried tomato mixture; spread over cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1276.9, Fat 113.8, SaturatedFat 59, Cholesterol 239.6, Sodium 1730, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 16.5, Protein 41.6

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