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Black Pepper And Chile Baked Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 1/4 cup walnut halves
• Small pinch of kosher salt
• 1 10-ounce log goat cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. In a small nonstick pan over medium-low heat, warm 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
3. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the walnuts and cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and mix in the salt.
5. Set aside.
6. In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese, garlic, and black pepper.
7. Transfer to a 6- to 8-inch round or rectangular baking dish and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
8. Let the goat cheese cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle the red chile powder and sauteed walnuts over the top.

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