Herbed Goat Cheese Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces goat cheese
2 ounces room temperature cream cheese
2 tablespoons basil chiffonade
2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons minced sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
extra virgin olive oil, to cover

Preparation

Mash together with a fork the goat cheese, cream cheese, herbs, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for a while to make it easier to work with.
Roll small scoops of the goat cheese mix in your hands to make smooth balls.
Put the balls in a clean jar, and completely cover with the evoo. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 day, to give the flavors time to develop.
Serve on a cheese platter, or with baguette, crackers, crudites.
The oil makes a wonderful addition to a salad dressing!