basil goat cheese balls

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Prescott, AZ
Updated on Jun 5, 2014

I love goat cheese, I love basil, I love small appetizers and cheese balls. Being a food blogger, recipe developer, and retired pastry chef means 3 things...I'm always in the kitchen when I should be sleeping, I spend a small fortune on groceries, and I spend my days on the computer. Well, back to the subject at hand, Basil Goat Cheese Balls, I can pretty well make a cheese ball out of anything and everything. Cheese balls are easy to put together, they're always a hit at any party and homemade is much better than store bought.

Rate
prep time 10 Min
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield Makes 16 to 18 Cheese Balls

Ingredients

  • 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 - log of goat cheese
  • - zest of 1 lemon
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

How To Make basil goat cheese balls

  • Step 1
    Mix the beans together with goat cheese in a food processor.
  • Step 2
    Add the lemon zest and season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Roll into walnut sized balls and place on a platter.
  • Step 4
    Chop basil finely and roll the balls in it.
  • Step 5
    Refrigerate until firm or ready to use.
  • Step 6
    Serve with good quality water crackers and toasted baguette slices.

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