Marinated Goat Cheese

• 12 -16 ounces goat cheese (soft, mild such as Montrachet)
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon peppercorn (mixed white, black & green peppercorns, whole or lightly crushed)
• 1 12 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
• 2 fresh garlic cloves, cut into slivers
• fresh basil leaf, for garnish

1. Slice goat cheese into rounds and place in ovenproof dish, not touching.
2. In small saucepan, combine oil, bay leaves, peppercorns and thyme; heat over medium high heat, watching carefully, until peppercorns start to pop; pour over cheese.
3. Scatter garlic cloves over.
4. Cover and refrigerate until cool, or longer if desired.
5. Bring to room temperature before serving.
6. Garnish, if desired.
7. Serve with slices of crusty French bread (baguette) or crackers,.

goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil, bay leaves, peppercorn, thyme, garlic, fresh basil leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marinated-goat-cheese-449213 (may not work)