Goat Cheese in a Cranberry-Pecan Crust

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From EatingWell:  November/December 1996

Rolling goat cheese in dried cranberries and pecans makes a festive hors d'oeuvre. Serve with crackers and a glass of port.

6 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
• Pinch of salt
• 1 4-ounce log soft goat cheese

Preparation

1. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a work surface. Combine cranberries, pecans and salt in a small bowl. Dump the mix onto the plastic wrap and form it into a small rectangle on the plastic wrap. Roll goat cheese in the cranberry mixture to completely coat.

Nutrition

Per serving : 83 Calories; 6 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 9 mg Cholesterol; 5 g Carbohydrates; 4 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 94 mg Sodium; 15 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.