Radicchio & goat cheese gratin with balsami

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
8 sage leaves
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 23:09:23

Directions

2 lg heads radicchio quartered

: lengthwise

2 oz virgin olive oil

8 oz soft goat cheese --

: (preferably Coach Farm) 1 TB fresh rosemary leaves, --

: finely chopped

1 lg egg

4 TB Parmesan cheese, -- grated 2 TB balsamic vinegar -- plus 4 : tablespoons

: Salt and freshly ground : pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

In a large 12 to 14-inch saute pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the radicchio quarters in the oil 4 at a time and saute cut side down until lightly brown on both cut sides. Set aside and repeat with the remaining 4 quarters. Let cool.

While the pan is still hot, saute the 8 sage leaves until crisp and brown, set aside.

In a mixing bowl stir together the goat cheese, rosemary, egg, Parmesan and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar until well blended.

Pack about 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on top of each radicchio quarter, smoothing over to form a slightly rounded top.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the goat cheese has started to brown slightly. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining balsamic vinegar and garnish with 2 sage leaves each. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve hot.

Yield: 4 servings as an antipasto Recipe By :MOLTO MARIO SHOW #MB5622 ~0500

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