Warm Goat Cheese in Marinara

By melanieroe

Prep: 15 min. + freezing
Bake: 10 min.
Yield: 8

Nutritional Facts
3 tablespoons (calculated without baguette) equals 42 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 112 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Ingredients

• 1 log (4 ounces) goat cheese
• 1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• Toasted French bread baguette slices or assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

Freeze cheese for 15 minutes. Unwrap and cut into 1/2-in. slices. In an ungreased small shallow baking dish, combine marinara sauce and basil. Top with cheese slices; sprinkle with pepper.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.