Name: Watermelon Goat Cheese Bites
Ingredients: 1 small watermelon; 1 (4-oz.) goat cheese log, softened; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Garnishes: fresh basil and freshly ground pepper

Ingredients

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1 small watermelon
1 (4-oz.) goat cheese log, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Garnishes: fresh basil and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Cut half of watermelon into 1-inch-thick slices. Cut slices into 25 rounds, using a 2-inch round cutter. Scoop just enough melon from tops to form indentations, using a melon baller. Stir together goat cheese, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, salt, and 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper. Spoon into indentations. Chill 1 to 2 hours. Garnish, if desired.