Irresistible Baked Goat Cheese and Poppyseed Bites

Ingredients

- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dried red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Sauté Aromatics:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and dried red bell pepper. Stir well, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

3. Mix with Goat Cheese:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese with the sautéed onion, garlic, and bell pepper mixture.
- Stir until the ingredients are well incorporated.

4. Form the Bites:
- Using your hands, shape the goat cheese mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 20 bites.

5. Coat with Poppy Seeds:
- Spread the poppy seeds on a flat plate.
- Roll each goat cheese bite in the poppy seeds, ensuring an even coating.

6. Bake:
- Place the poppy seed-coated goat cheese bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the bites are warmed through and slightly golden.

7. Serve:
- Allow the bites to cool for a minute before serving. They can be served warm or at room temperature.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- Total: PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Goat cheese snack
- Oven-baked appetizer
- Poppyseed bites
- Easy gourmet snack
- Cheese balls recipe
- Savory appetizers
- Entertaining dish
- Baked cheese bites
- Party food idea
- Quick snack idea

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 800

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