Chez Panisse Baked Goat Cheese With Garden Salad

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   Mix fresh thume and 1/2 EVOO in deep dish large enough to hold goat cheese rounds in 1 layer. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours. Turn cheese over and marinate 12 more hours. Bring to room temp.

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   Preheat oven to 350.

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   Spread baguette slices on baking sheet and brush with melted butter. Bake 8 min or until light brown. While warm, rub each pice with a cut clove of garlic. Mix together breadcrumbs and dried thyme. In a separate bowl, whisk vinegar, remaining EVOO and s &P to taste

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   Increase oven to 400. Dip cheese rounds in bread crumb mix, then place on baking sheet lightly brushed with EVOO. Bake 8-10 min. Toss greens with vinaigrette to lightly coat. Evenly divide among 4 plates. Place cheese and croutons around

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