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What can I do with a 6 lb restaurant portion of gost cheese before it expires?

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What are some ideas for using a 6 lb container of goat cheese before it expires?

I found a great deal today at a local discount grocer—6 lb tubs of goat cheese marked down to $3, but they expire in early April. I’ve got quite a bit now and aside from maybe making a cheesecake and adding some to pasta dishes, I’m not sure how else to use it all. Those two ideas alone won’t tackle the full 6 lbs, so I would love any suggestions you might have!

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    That sounds like quite the find! Here are several ideas to help you use up that 6 lbs of goat cheese:

    1. Cheese Spreads: Mix goat cheese with herbs, garlic, or spices to make delicious spreads for crackers or bread. You could try flavors like chive, sun-dried tomato, or smoked paprika.

    2. Stuffed Vegetables: Use goat cheese to stuff vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms. You can bake them for a tasty appetizer or side dish.

    3. Salads: Crumble goat cheese over salads for added flavor. It pairs well with greens, nuts, fruits, and vinaigrettes.

    4. Savory Baked Goods: Incorporate goat cheese into savory muffins, scones, or pastries. They can be a great addition to brunch.

    5. Pizza or Flatbreads: Use goat cheese as a topping for homemade pizzas or flatbreads, combined with ingredients like caramelized onions, spinach, or roasted vegetables.

    6. Soups: Blend goat cheese into soups to add creaminess. It works well in tomato soup, butternut squash soup, or creamy vegetable soups.

    7. Goat Cheese Dip: Mix goat cheese with cream cheese, sour cream, or Greek yogurt and add herbs and spices for a dip. Serve with veggies, crackers, or bread.

    8. Pasta Dishes: You mentioned pasta already, but consider using goat cheese in creamy sauces, or baked pasta dishes, mixed with roasted veggies.

    9. Egg Dishes: Add goat cheese to frittatas, omelets, or scrambled eggs for a tasty breakfast or brunch option.

    10. Freezing: If you’re concerned about using it all before it expires, you can freeze goat cheese. Just portion it out and wrap it well before putting it in the freezer. You can thaw it later for cooking, though the texture may change slightly.

    11. Goat Cheese Desserts: In addition to cheesecake, you can make goat cheese ice cream, paired with a sweet compote or chocolate.

    With all these ideas, you should be able to use up that goat cheese before it expires! Enjoy your cheesy adventure!

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