GOAT CHEESE AND PISTACHIO SPREAD WITH TUSCANY TOASTS
ingredients
- 1 bunch chives
- 1/3 cup toasted salted pistachio nuts
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 crusty baguette
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 11 ounces soft goat cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
directions
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1
Chop enough chives to make 1/4 cup
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2
Cut a few more into 1-inch lengths for garnish
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3
Set aside
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4
Chop the pistachios and set aside
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5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
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6
Peel garlic and mince
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7
Stir 6 cloves garlic into the olive oil and let stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours
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8
Slice the baguette diagonally into 24 slices, 1/2-inch thick
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9
Brush with garlic oil and sprinkle with Parmesan
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10
Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown
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11
Mash the goat cheese and butter together in a medium bowl
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12
Stir in the remaining clove minced garlic, the minced chives and the chopped pistachios
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13
Transfer to a serving bowl
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14
Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight
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15
Garnish with chives and serve with toasts for spreading.