Description
Impress your guests with this Rustic Mediterranean Bread and Goat Cheese Board, a delightful spread of cheeses, bread, crackers, and assorted toppings perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Cheeses
- 4 oz (115g) goat cheese, soft or log form
- 4 oz (115g) aged manchego or cheddar, cubed
- 4 oz (115g) brie or camembert, whole wheel
Bread & Crackers
- 1 rustic baguette, sliced
- 1 cup assorted crackers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for brushing or drizzling)
Fresh & Marinated Additions
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cucumber slices
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup mixed olives (Kalamata, green, or black)
- 2 tablespoons capers
Sweet & Crunchy Touches
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup dried apricots or figs
- 2 tablespoons mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread – Slice the baguette and optionally brush with olive oil. Toast at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 minutes until lightly crisped. Arrange crackers alongside.
- Arrange the Cheeses – Place brie or camembert in the center. Arrange goat cheese, manchego, or cheddar cubes around it.
- Add Fresh & Marinated Items – Scatter cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, roasted red peppers, olives, and capers around the cheeses.
- Add Sweet & Crunchy Touches – Drizzle honey over goat cheese or serve in a small bowl. Add dried fruit and nuts in small piles for variety. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme.
- Serve – Serve at room temperature. Encourage guests to layer bread or crackers with cheeses, fruits, and veggies for a flavorful Mediterranean bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
