Baked Cheeses With Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Cheeses With Red Pepper Sauce

• Goat Cheese
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• Fresh Parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Eggs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• Fresh Thyme
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Baked Cheeses With Red Pepper Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C/Gas Mark 8).
2. **Make the Red Pepper Sauce:**
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped), and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Transfer the pepper mixture to a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth.
6. Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan.
7. Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, salt, and pepper to taste.
8. Set aside and keep warm.
9. **Prepare the Cheese:**
10. Place each cheese slice (about 8 slices) between two sheets of parchment paper.
11. Gently flatten each slice with the flat side of a large knife.
12. In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese.
13. In another shallow bowl, whisk 1 large egg.
14. Dip each flattened cheese slice in the beaten egg, ensuring it's fully coated.
15. Then, coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
16. Place the breaded cheese slices on an ungreased baking sheet.
17. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
18. Meanwhile, gently reheat the red pepper sauce.
19. To serve, spoon a generous amount of the warm red pepper sauce onto each plate.
20. Top with the baked cheese slices and garnish with fresh parsley.
21. Serve immediately and enjoy the remaining sauce!