Herbed Goat Cheese-Melon Party Bites

Ingredients

• 12 servings basil fresh freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons basil fresh chopped
• 4 oz goat cheese softened
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 1 small watermelon 

Equipment

• melon baller

Directions

1. Cut half of watermelon into 1-inch-thick slices.
2. 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.
3. Garnish, if desired.