Herbed Goat Cheese

Thankfully, due to quarantine, I have fresh basil, thyme, and chive plants, growing in abundance in the kitchen, so I already had the important stuff on hand.  You can use any herbs you like, though, really. This is a perfect summer spread for any crostini!

INGREDIENTS

1 (10 ounce) log goat cheese, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt and fresh black pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme
Handful of fresh chives, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Arrange the goat cheese slices in a square baking dish. Sprinkle over the basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add the thyme. Drizzle the olive oil over the goat cheese. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.