Recipe by Lisa Turner
Published on May 25, 2008
Spicy, creamy and tangy goat cheese balls rolled with Kalamata olives, rosemary, chili flakes and crushed peppercorns — an easy to make and delicious appetizer
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Ingredients:
- 9 oz (250 g) soft goat cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Kalamata olives
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1 teaspooon very finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons crushed mixed peppercorns (black, white, green, pink) for coating
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mash together the goat cheese, olives, red chili flakes, rosemary, salt and black pepper. Roll into 1-inch balls. Sprinkle with little of the crushed peppercorns, rolling the ball around on the palm of your hand to coat. Chill for 30 minutes. Serve with thin crackers or on their own.
Makes 16 to 20 1-inch balls |
Spicy Goat Cheese Olive Balls
These goat cheese balls sound really good! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteNow wouldn't these be a "ball" to serve at a party! lol
ReplyDeleteAt first glance I thought these were truffles! They look lovely, and bet they taste great, too :)
ReplyDeleteLisa, these look fabulous! so simple and yet so flavorful:) thanks so much for sending it to MM:)
ReplyDeletethese look so delightful - and so easy!
ReplyDeleteI would immediately think of goat cheese as well Lisa.
ReplyDeleteHow fun, they look like chocolate truffles but the flavor profile is completely different! I'm sold. Where did you get the idea?
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by Neen. I'm not sure exactly how I came up with the idea. I was just thinking goat cheese balls, did a few quick searches and then I thought, I must add olives.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and simple idea. This is such a fun little twist on the ordinary goat cheese and cracker appetizer. They look great.
ReplyDeletewhat I great, simple idea - perfect for a party or a bbq side!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing appetisers...:) Another yumm yumm recipe by lisa... u rock..
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