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Fried goat cheese makes for an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a salad or served on your favorite burger. This recipe can be made into fried goat cheese disks or fried goat cheese balls. Both are equally delicious.
The first time I had fried goat cheese medallions was on a spinach salad with warm bacon dressing. So many good flavors together! If you make a couple of extras you can save them and serve them when you make a charcuterie and cheese board. Warm or cold, fried goat cheese is amazing! Try it garnished with a crumble of dried sage leaves.
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📝 Notes on the ingredients
- Goat Cheese - I like a medium firm goat cheese log
- Flour - all purpose flour works well for this recipe. Read why the type of flour matters in some recipes in my post of baking definition.
- Panko bread crumbs - I prefer the crunch and texture of panko bread crumbs for this recipe instead of the homemade bread crumbs that I make for other recipes.
- Egg, Beaten
- Everything but the bagel seasoning (optional)
I made it exactly how the recipe is written as this is something I always do and it was perfect as is....no changes were needed. Thank you so much for sharing!!! so yummy
★★★★★ ~ MICHELLE
How To Fry Goat Cheese:
- First, slice a log of goat cheese into disks.
- Then, season the bread crumbs with a bit of salt, pepper and dried parsley (optional)and toss to combine.
- Whisk together the egg with a tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.
- Pour the flour on to a clean plate.
- Start by pressing the chilled goat cheese into the flour.
- Next, dunk the cheese in the egg wash mixture, flipping to coat.
- Then, press the goat cheese in the panko bread crumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a shallow pan over medium heat.
- Fry the goat cheese in the pan flipping every 15-30 seconds until golden brown.
- Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately for the most delicious results.
Ways to enjoy fried goat cheese:
- As an appetizer drizzled with hot honey or topped with something savory such as tomato jam or something sweet such as pear butter.
- On a spinach salad with strawberries, red onion, and crisp bacon.
- As part of a cheeseboard.
- As a topping on a black bean burger
☝️ Top Tip on How To Make Fried Goat Cheese
- Freeze the goat cheese for 15-30 minutes for easier slicing.
- Freeze the goat cheese balls for easier rolling.
- Use a knife that was run under hot water to make slicing easier.
📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
Tips for making fried goat cheese:
Press the panko bread crumbs firmly into the cheese.
Add a teaspoon or two of Everything But The Bagel Seasoning to the bread crumbs for an added layer of flavor.
What type of goat cheese is best for frying?
I use a plain 4-ounce log of goat cheese that I find in the cheese case at my grocery store. Feel free to use a flavored goat cheese such as honey goat cheese or goat cheese with herbs.
If you are making a double or triple batch, get the larger goat cheese log. I like the log because it can easily be scooped out if I am making balls or simply sliced with dental floss to make the goat cheese disks.
What is an easy way to slice goat cheese?
An easy tip for slicing goat cheese: Use unscented dental floss. (A tip from Judy)
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Fried Goat Cheese
Sarah Mock
Fried goat cheese makes for an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a salad or served on your favorite burger.
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Prep time for the recipePrep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook time for the recipeCook Time 3 minutes mins
Cool TimePre Chill Time 30 minutes mins
total time to prep and cook the recipe.Total Time 38 minutes mins
Course Appetizer Recipe
Cuisine American
Makes 6 rounds
Per Serving 122 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounce goat cheese
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (optional)
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup flour
Instructions
Slice a 4-ounce log of goat cheese into 6 disks.
4 ounce goat cheese
Add a teaspoon or two of Everything But The Bagel Seasoning to the bread crumbs and toss to combine.
½ cup panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
Whisk the egg together with a tablespoon of water to make an egg wash in a shallow bowl.
1 egg
Add the flour to a clean plate.
⅓ cup flour
Start by pressing the chilled goat cheese into the flour.
Next, dunk the cheese in the egg wash mixture, flipping to coat.
Then, press the goat cheese in the panko bread crumbs.
Heat olive oil in a shallow pan over medium heat.
Fry the goat cheese in the pan flipping every 15-30 seconds until golden brown.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately for the most delicious results.
Notes
Tips for making fried goat cheese:
- Freeze the goat cheese for 15-30 minutes for easier slicing.
- Freeze the goat cheese balls for easier rolling.
- Use a knife that was run under hot water to make slicing easier.
- Press the panko bread crumbs firmly into the cheese.
- Add a teaspoon or two of Everything But The Bagel Seasoning to the bread crumbs for an added layer of flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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About Sarah Mock
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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MICHELLE
I made exactly how recipe is written as this is something I always do and it was perfect as is....no changes needed. Thank you so much for sharing!!! so yummyReply
Sarah Mock
This is wonderful to hear Michelle!! I try to communicate clearly the instructions for all my recipes. I appreciate you.
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Judy
Easy tip for slicing goat cheese.Use unscented dental floss.
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Sarah Mock
I love this tip! I am going to share it with everyone! Thanks Judy.
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kate
Sounds delicious! Can this fried goat cheese be air fired in my Ninja air fryer?
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