Recipes for Goat Cheese Crumbles Commercially Packaged Unopened Package

Safe ways to use goat cheese crumbles commercially packaged unopened package past its expiration date

Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

A delicious and safe recipe that uses expired goat cheese crumbles to make a flavorful stuffing for chicken breast. Proper cooking ensures food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup expired goat cheese crumbles
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
  5. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  6. In a bowl, combine the cooled spinach, expired goat cheese crumbles, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and goat cheese mixture, then secure with toothpicks.
  8. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  9. Remove the toothpicks and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart

Goat Cheese and Tomato Tart

A savory tart that makes use of expired goat cheese crumbles and ripe tomatoes. Proper baking ensures food safety.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
25 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 cup expired goat cheese crumbles
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Using a fork, prick the pastry all over to prevent it from puffing up too much during baking.
  4. Spread the expired goat cheese crumbles evenly over the puff pastry.
  5. Arrange the tomato slices on top of the goat cheese.
  6. Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, and fresh basil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the tomatoes are soft.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Slice into squares or wedges and serve as an appetizer or main dish.
  10. Enjoy this delicious tart!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pizza

Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pizza

A delicious pizza recipe that uses slightly expired goat cheese crumbles and caramelized onions to create a savory and flavorful dish. Proper cooking ensures food safety.

Prep time:
20 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 commercially packaged unopened package of goat cheese crumbles
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pre-made pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Roll out the pre-made pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness.
  4. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
  5. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomato sauce.
  7. Evenly distribute the caramelized onions over the cheese.
  8. Crumble the slightly expired goat cheese over the onions.
  9. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
  11. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  12. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  13. Slice and serve.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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