So, it’s fast approaching 3:30 am, and what am I doing? Sitting in bed, attracting ants (probably) with a considerable bread crumb trail that would make the lost Hansel and Gretal found again. How fitting, considering a few hours before, it was Halloween. I could really go for a gingerbread house right about now. I’m sure glad a stranger didn’t try to lure me away with Candy when I was little, it would’ve been instant disaster!…ah, but I digress. My insomnia means good things for y’all. I have another video to share.
- 1 liter full fat Goat Milk
- ⅓ c Lemon or Vinegar
- Salt (how much is up to you)
- 1 Vidalia Onion
- ¼ c Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tb Brown Sugar
- In a heavy bottomed pot, gently and slowly heat your Goat Milk. When it reaches 180-185, turn off the heat. Stir occasionally.
- Stir in your Lemon or Vinegar. Set aside for 20 minutes.
- In a colander, triple lined with thick paper towels/cheesecloth or a clean dish towel, slowly pour in your Milk mixture. Allow this to drain for 2 hours. You can occasionally (gently) squeeze out any excess moisture.
- When it’s firm, sprinkle with Salt and roll into a log and cover with plastic. Refrigerate while you prepare your Onions/Bread.
- Heat your pan and coat your Onions with a bit of oil. Salt and pepper.
- After a few minutes, add in your Balsamic Vinegar and Sugar. Cook until your Onions have darkened and the Vinegar has reduced and thickened.
- Grill your slices of Bread, top with your Onions and Goat Cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 480 Calories from Fat 139
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g24.4%
Saturated Fat 7.6 g38.1%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 27.5 mg9.2%
Sodium 517.7 mg21.6%
Total Carbohydrates 70 g23.3%
Dietary Fiber 4.5 g17.9%
Sugars 31 g
Protein 16 g33%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 58.8%
Calcium 44% Iron 9.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Don’t hate me if you find your fingers thick with this creamy, heavenly delight. You might be up in bed into the wee late hours of the night getting your munch on too!
This is quite possibly one of my favorite apps. If I happen to have any left over, I like adding clumps of it to a green Salad with Cranberries and toasted Pecans, or hot in Spinach and Goat Cheese Flat Breads, or lovingly smooshed (sure, it’s a real word), in with fresh Pesto, toasted Walnuts, grilled Chicken, and Penne. Oh, and don’t even get me started on how amazing it is hot, bubbly and broiled over a hot pink Steak. Goodness, now I’m wondering if I should creep downstairs to make a Steak….
No, no. I think I’ll go to bed now. I must. Get sleep. No more food!
I hope y’all had a great Halloween and ate lots of Candy for me. I think a portion of tomorrow will be dedicated to perusing through the Candy clearance section.
Crunch Crunch Crunch
Creamy Creamy Creamy
Love,
Your (half delirious) Squishy Monster ^.~
p.s., I finally broke down and got a Facebook for The Squishy Monster. It would be much appreciate if you visited & liked (it’s embarrassingly bare at the moment but will be worked on soon) =)
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I have been wanting to make homemade cheese and have tons of recipes bookmarked for cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, even cream cheese, but none for goat cheese. I’ve never had goat anything I don’t think, but I’m super interested.
I’m happy to hear it!
Oh, someone esle has caught the cheese making bug
The crostinis look amazing
How can carbs and fat be bad? I can’t imagine how =)
You are so great on video! =) Who knew that homemade goat cheese was so easy to make? YUM!
You are so sweet, Amy!
what an awesome combination of flavours!!
i made goat’s cheese this year as well, except it was 10 times more complicated and didn’t even taste that good – but this looks wonderful – i must try this cheese recipe
I hope you try this easy-peasy version. I think you’ll be pleased =)
It’s so lovely that you made your own cheese. I’ve done it for ricotta, but I’ve not tried goat cheese making before. Lovely!
I will have to make some ricotta soon =)
This looks absolutely delicious! Some of my favourite flavours.
Yay =)
How fun, I learned to make feta from goat milk at a farm last year so I need to try this method too. I also learned to collect the milk directly from the goat too, which needless to say was an interesting experience.Thankfully, the goat cooperated and had patience with me!
I would love to do something like that!
Wow, that homemade goat cheese seems remarkably easy. I need to try this! Thanks for the inspiration
SO easy–I hope you do.
D’oh! I just bought some herbed goat cheese. I’ll have to bookmark this to make my own homemade version next time.
I love the convenience of buying it but it’s definitely great to get it homemade.
Oh my goodness Angie! I would never even dream of making my own cheese!! This looks like such an incredible snack!!
Great job my dear!
Snack, meal…bath…lol. (I kid)…or DO I? ^.^
homemade goat cheese?? AMAZING! this is such a wonderful crostini!
They seem to think so =)
Mmm, those balsamic onions sound like a treat all by themselves! I’d smother everything from pasta to baked potatoes with them given half a chance.
lol—you’ve got me thinking =)
You’re so cool. Making your own cheese! That’s something I would like to do as well but have some weird back-off from it for some reason. Yours turned out great and the crostini look amazing! Don’t forget the bake sale it today so pimp it on your blog and/or facebook page! Your fans would love to know they can bid on something you made.
ah! Thanks for the reminder!!
So glad you found & commented on my blog– I have been wanting to make some cooking videos and you give quite the inspiration! They’re great. You should prob try out for next Food Network Star. Just sayin’. I will be back frequently, and I gave ya a “like”, too!! Keep up the great work
I’m still trying to figure out how to work FB, lol. I’ll be looking forward to your videos, Allie!
This sounds so yummy!
I hope you get to try it =)
I LOVE goat cheese and never thought about making it myself. You never fail to impress me! Great video and recipe. The crostini look like something that I could happily eat every day if I had the option
Oh, this sounds amazing!
I love that you made home made cheese
I really have to try making my own cheese… Those crostini look amazing! My kind of food.
Cheers,
Rosa
Oh my gosh! I love goat cheese and this looks great! The crostini, I could see eating in bed as well…lol! If/when I ever find goat’s milk, I WILL be making this. I have so bookmarked this
I didn’t realized cheese was so easy to make…wow! Thanks for sharing 
Thank YOU for watching, Suzie…I’m really excited about your bake sale!!!
LOVE goat cheese.
Mmmm goat cheese!
Goat cheese is one of my weakness. I’ve made Mexican fresh cheese with the same ingredients -never knew I could do the same for goat cheese. Thanks so much for sharing, can’t wait to try it:)
I think it’s safe to say that if it’s creamy, I’m all over it!
Amazing! I just happen to have cheese cloth on hand so you best believe I’m going to make myself some goat cheese and try your luscious-looking crostini. D’you think I could embed some fancy flowers or herbs in the roll somehow? I’d love to try that!
Absolutely. After its draining period, scrape your cheese into a non reactive bowl and sprinkle in your herbs/flowers/garlic/salt. Form/Mold and refrigerate.
Love this kind of cheese! Never made it before. This sounds fascinating and fun Angie! Thanks for sharing!
Have a great day!!
Les.
Thank you, Les =)
OMG, that looks amazing! I adore goat cheese and had no idea how to make it. Love it on crostini.
I hope you give it a whirl =)
Ooooh I love goat cheese!
I feel a little goat cheese drunk from last night haha
Sounds like a great appetizer! I haven’t tried making goat cheese before but am sure it is out of this world. I made ricotta before, and it is a similar technique. Thank you for sharing!
I LOVE homemade Ricotta..yumyum!
What a (delicious) image–sitting in bed munching, surrounded by a trail of crumbs!
Except the real me was looking like some sort of goat cheese monster, hair disheveled, goat cheese smeared on each finger, crumbs everywhere…like a fugue state or something…haha
Oh my gosh!!! Homemade goat cheese?! This is brilliant! I totally want this!
It’s so easy and soooo good!
Wonderful! I love that you made your own goat cheese. The crostini must be awesome with caramelized onions and homemade cheese.
SO awesome!
You did NOT make homemade goat cheese. I’m in awe.
You are so kind, Jo. As you can see, it’s super easy, but I’ll take the credit =)
Hi Angie, you still awake at 3.30am attracting ants? LOL
Love your video, you’re excellent. Your homemade goat cheese look yummy and the grilled bread certainly taste heavenly. I’m hungry now…..wish I can have a bite. hahaha
Have a nice week ahead.
The ants are the only ones who’ll keep me company, lol. I hope you have a great one as well, Amelia!
I don’t think I’ve ever had goat cheese…and it’s trippin me out!
you ever tried to catch a goat?
they’re mean baa baaah!
that looks delicious though …baguettes are my favorite , besides bacon
onions and cheese = perfection + steak!?! = nom nom nom
Homemade cheese? That is genius my friend love this
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
You’re the first again–you’re magics =)