Chèvre Chaud

Chèvre Chaud is a delightful French snack featuring warm, creamy goat cheese on crispy toast, often garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of honey. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect as an appetizer or light meal, showcasing the rich flavors of goat cheese.

Ingredients

• Goat cheese (chèvre) - 150 grams
• Baguette or crusty bread - 2 slices
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh thyme leaves - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Slice the baguette or crusty bread into 2 equal pieces, about 1.5 cm thick.
3. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the bread slices, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Meanwhile, slice the goat cheese into rounds, about 1 cm thick.
6. Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and place a slice of goat cheese on each piece.
7. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the goat cheese and season with salt and black pepper.
8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is warm and slightly melted.
9. Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey before serving warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and calcium from goat cheese.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, which can support heart health.

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