Whipped Goat Cheese with Roasted Radishes
This whipped goat cheese with roasted radishes is the perfect spring and summer appetizer! Tart goat cheese is whipped with fresh herbs until fluffy and topped with crisp roasted radishes.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch breakfast radishes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 oz goat cheese
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley flakes or freshly chopped
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove and save the radish greens, then slice the radishes in half.
- Add radishes and greens to a bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper, coating well.
- Spread the radishes and greens evenly on the baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
- While the radishes bake, whip the goat cheese with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and remaining seasonings.
- Spread the whipped goat cheese onto your serving bowl or plate, top with roasted radishes and greens, and finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe - it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Don't skip the greens. If you roast them with the radishes, they get perfectly crispy and super flavorful - they make a perfect garnish, or you can even mix them into the goat cheese itself.
- Add a drizzle of hot honey, balsamic glaze, or a flavored olive oil to really round out your desired flavor palate.
- Use your favorite dipper! I love a crusty baguette or sourdough paired with this goat cheese, but you can use chips, crackers, pita bread, really anything you want.