Goat Cheese with Chipotle and Roasted Red Pepper

This one was a hit with my bunco friends:)

1t cumin seeds

1 11-oz log soft fresh goat cheese

1c drained roasted red pepper strips from jar

1/4c extra-virgin olive oil

2t chipotle hot sauce

1 sm garlic clove, pressed

1/4c chopped fresh cilantro

2T toasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

toasted bagyette slices or crackers

Toast cumin seeds in sm skillet over med heat until fragrant, stirring often, about 2 min. Cool.

Place goat cheese log on platter. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap. Press into lg rectangle (approx 8x3 in) Sprinke with cumin, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Mix roasted red peppers, olive oil, hot sauce, garlic, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Spoon topping over goast cheese. Top with pumpkin seeds. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers

*I couldn't find the pumpkin seeds so I skipped them*