Goat Cheese Spread with Thyme and Lemon

I wish I could take credit for this, but can’t.  So simple, so delicious and so like Chef Bob Waggoner to whip it up one day.  Yummy! 

Ingredients

Serves 4-6 as an appetizer

4oz goat cheese, room temperature

1 small shallot, finely minced

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Black pepper to taste

Soften and “cream’ the goat cheese in a medium bowl using a fork.  Add the shallot, thyme, lemon peel, lemon juice and season with black pepper.  Continue mixing until all the ingredients are combined.  Serve with crackers or toasted baguette pieces.