Herbed Goat Cheese Bites

• 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

1. Mash together with a fork the goat cheese, cream cheese, herbs, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
2. Chill this mixture in the refrigerator for a while to make it easier to work with.
3. Roll small scoops of the goat cheese mix in your hands to make smooth balls.
4. 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.
5. Serve on a cheese platter, or with baguette, crackers, crudites.
6. The oil makes a wonderful addition to a salad dressing!

goat cheese, cream cheese, basil chiffonade, fresh italian parsley, tomatoes, thyme, fresh oregano, salt, cracked black pepper, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/herbed-goat-cheese-bites-315918 (may not work)