Radicchio And Goat Cheese Gratin With Balsami

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Title: Radicchio And Goat Cheese Gratin With Balsami
Categories: New, Text, Import
Yield: 4 servings


2 lg heads radicchio quartered
: lengthwise
2 oz virgin olive oil
8 sage leaves
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

Date: Tue, 29
Oct 1996 23:09:23 -0500

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