On a cool evening while entertaining friends, why not whip this super simple but tasty warm spread?! It's creamy, smooth, tangy and has the delicious mild flavour of leeks running through every bite. Perfect to serve with baguette, crackers, or crudites.
Warm Goat Cheese and Leek Spread
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 large Leek, white and light green part, sliced lengthwise and rinsed well*
1 clove garlic, minced
3-4 springs fresh Thyme, removed from stem
Black Pepper
1 large log of Goat Cheese
1/3 cup cream cheese
Slice the clean halved leek into thin half moon.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic sauteing for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently so they don't burn. Toss in the Thyme and a good grinding of fresh black pepper. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the goat cheese and cream cheese together until smooth. Add in the cooled leeks and combine.
Place in an oven proof dish. Bake at 350 F for 15-20. Serve.
*Make sure all to sand and grit are rinsed out of the leeks by running the halves under cold water.
