Goat cheese is often the main feature on charcuterie boards. While this light, creamy product is delicious on crackers, there’s a world of possibilities outside of your standard snacks and appetizers. Incorporate this ingredient into a meal by making one of the tasty options below. 

What Meals Can Be Enhanced With Goat Cheese?

1. Stuffed Chicken 

Dress up a typical chicken dinner with goat cheese. Place the chicken breast flat on a cutting board and cut it in half nearly all the way so it opens like a book. Spread a mixture of the dairy and diced herbs inside, then fold the chicken over to contain the blend.

If you’re unsure which herbs to use, try classics like basil, rosemary, or oregano. Bake it in the oven, and enjoy a savory, creamy dish that makes weeknight meals feel like a special occasion. 

2. Salad

Eating vegetables can be fun when you sprinkle goat cheese on top of a salad and is an appetizing way to include more protein in your diet. Slice up pears or strawberries and add them into the bowl to make a meal with dynamic, bright flavors. You could also opt for something more savory by applying the dairy to a bacon salad.

3. Pasta 

There are ways to make pasta more decadent than it already is. Ditch the parmesan for a goat cheese white sauce that’s rich and indulgent. Bring some pesto into the mix for added complexity or enjoy as is. Enhance the flavor of your homemade condiment by stirring it with crushed tomatoes, basil, and garlic. If you have some leftover dressing, you can even use it on scalloped potatoes.

Make delicious dishes with goat cheese from Surfing Goat Dairy in Kula, HI. They have served Maui and the neighboring islands since 1999 as the only certified humane farm in the state, so you can feel good about the products you purchase. They also offer over 30 types of cheeses, including unique Hawaiian ones like their Mango Supreme. Call (808) 878-2870 to learn more about their stock, or visit them online to place an order.