Ingredients

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Chilling time:1 hour. Baking time: 6-8 minutes.

8 ounces fresh goat-cheese log
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
3 tablespoons melted butter
2/3 cup chopped pecans or almonds
1 pound seedless grapes

Directions

Slice cheese log into 1/2-inch rounds. Combine flour and basil. Dredge each slice of cheese in flour mixture. Dip slices in butter, then coat with chopped nuts; press nuts lightly into cheese. Place cheese on a plate or small tray and refrigerate 1 hour or until completely chilled.

Place on a non-stick baking sheet (line the baking sheet with parchment paper if it does not have a nonstick surface). Bake at 400 F for 6 to 8 minutes, or until nuts are crisp and cheese is warm. Cut grapes into clusters of 6 to 8 grapes. Serve cheese with grapes as an appetizer or dessert. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information per serving: 217 cal., 8 g pro., 15 g fat, 13 g carbo., 32 mg chol., 2 g fiber, 175 mg sodium.