There is a restaurant in Gainesville, Fl (where I went to college) that I must eat at on every trip back. Everything is so delicious, you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. A few weeks ago when I was in town to visit Trader Joe’s, of course we had to have dinner at The Top.
I have tried a few different things on the menu and always come back to the burgers, large patties on pretzel rolls with tons of different and unique toppings. Mine had bacon jam among other things on top. Seriously, bacon jam, need I say more? But it’s meatless march around here for us now, so I won’t tease myself with any more bacon jam. Before the burgers we started with an appetizer called garlic and goat. Simple and delicious, I knew I had to recreate it at home.
This week #SundaySupper is celebrating all things cheese, cake, and cheesecake! What a perfect time to share my newest appetizer. Roast a head (or three) of garlic during the day and you are ready to assemble this appetizer any time.
- 4oz of goat cheese
- 1 head of roasted garlic
- 10-12 julienne cut sun dried tomatoes (oil packed)
- 3 tablespoons of oil from tomato jar
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil
- Thinly slice French bread on a diagonal, each side brush with olive oil and grill over medium low heat 2-3 minutes per side, until toasted
- Heat oven to 250 degrees. Place goat cheese in the center of an ovenproof dish scatter roasted garlic and sun dried tomatoes around. Drizzle with sundried tomato oil.
- Place in oven for 10 minutes until warmed.
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Such a simple and impressive appetizer! And can I admit that I’m glad it was goat cheese, not goat meat that stars in this recipe??? LOL
I love this post. 1. because I am in Gainesville often and I have never been to the Top. Now I can’t wait to try it. 2. Because I am a total Goat Cheese addict. I can’t wait to try this beautiful recipe!
Yes you must go! Very hipster, but they have a lot of yummy things on the menu.
I love goat cheese. The addition of the garlic and sundried tomatoes sounds really good!
Three of my favorite things- garlic, goat cheese and bread! Love this appetizer idea, and such a pretty presentation!
What a simple, yummy appetizer recipe! I’ll have to try that!
Divine!!!! I need more than 4 oz. though.
That restaurant sounds amazing… but this garlic and goat sounds like THE BEST THING EVER. Seriously I could probably eat at least double this in one setting…with a bottle of wine. Man, that sounds like bliss.
ummmm…rather “one sitting”. Duh.
Love Garlic and Goat Cheese and this looks perfect for my next party
Oh my goodness this looks fabulous Lane!
I love roasted garlic and pairing it with cheese it fabulous!!
This might be simple, but it´s stunning because of that! And the flavors, simply perfect.
So simple, yet sounds so heavenly!
Sounds like an amazing spread!
This and a glass of wine is a match made in heaven. I can taste it now.
Fantastic appetizer! Great flavors, I’d probably eat this all by myself too!
My husband is a huge fan of goat cheese. He would love this simple and delicious appetizer
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Beautifully simple!
That looks simple but delicious. Yum!
Thanks Beth, it’s great for entertaining because you can have it all ready and then just pop it in the oven to warm it up. Love easy recipes like that
Wow, so simple and such wonderful flavours
What a lovely appetizer. I love roasted garlic!
This has me all over it!
Roasted garlic and goat cheese? Awesome!
Seriously, does it get any better?
Yum! I love simple and elegant appetizers like this. If it involves cheese that can be spread on a cracker, hunk of bread, or spoon, I’m in!
I’m all for eating it with a spoon!
What a perfect combination goat cheese and garlic, I just love it! Thanks for sharing =)
Such a simple appetizer, but what a perfect pairing!
Simple and flavourful, the perfect appy (or meal, whatever the mood hits you
And the more garlic the better, in my opinion.
This was totally our dinner one night
This would be so simple and elegant for any dinner party!
I love garlic and goat cheese on crackers, bread, toast…just about anything! I’ll have to try your combo.
Sounds like a really simple yet really delicious appetizer! I love goat cheese and garlic.