Goat Cheese Spread in Roasted Pepper Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Total Time: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.
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Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet red peppers
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 to 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- HERBED GARLIC TOASTS:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 24 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
Directions
- Remove tops and seeds from peppers; rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; turn peppers upside down in baking dish to drain.
- In a small skillet, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic: cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the cheeses, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Spoon into pepper cups; return to baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley and garlic; spread over baguette slices. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with cheese spread.
SOURCE: Taste of Home
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