Pesto and Goat Cheese Appetizers
Published on February 24, 2025
Whether you’re whipping up a quick appetizer or crafting a standout hostess dish, this pairing delivers bold, creamy flavors that are endlessly versatile. Serve it with toasted, crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is elegant. Perfectly complemented by a glass of chilled Sean Minor Chardonnay or bright Sauvignon Blanc, this dish is sure to delight your guests and elevate any occasion!
Pesto and Goat Cheese Appetizers
Ingredients
- 2 T olive oil (divided in half)
- ¼ cup sauteed yellow onions cut in half and sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 oz goat cheese
- ½ cup pesto (store bought works for me, but without pine nuts and cheese)
- 2 T chopped almonds or pine nuts
- ½ cup pesto (store bought works for me, but without pine nuts and cheese)
- 6 oz goat cheese
- 1 T chopped parsley
- 1 baguette sliced into rounds and lightly toasted with olive oil and salt
Directions
Heat a small iron skillet on medium with 1 T olive oil, saute onions, garlic and bell peppers until soft.
In a separate skillet, toast almonds or pine nuts until fragrant or golden brown.
Add goat cheese to the warm skillet of onion, garlic and bell pepper.
Add pesto on top of the goat cheese and cover with a lid for 4 minutes until gooey.
Sprinkle cheese with almonds and parsley and serve in the hot skillet with toasted rounds.
