Fried Goat Cheese Recipe (Crispy Medallions & Balls)

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.

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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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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:

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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.

Make Ahead Tip:

These freeze very well. Make according to directions up to the frying step, place on a baking sheet and freeze for several hours, then put in freezer bag. Then you have them available anytime. Just remove a few from freezer, let thaw for 20m and fry.

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This Stuff Slapps!

Don't knock it till you try it, this stuff slaps. If you're afraid of it being too "goaty" in flavor, get some that had a shorter aging time. The flavor gets stronger and the cheese gets harder the more it's aged.

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Thanksgiving Appetizer Winner!

Totally delicious & so easy! A big as an appetizer on Thanksgiving. Will make often in the future

- Debbie (Thanksgiving '24)

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

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Tips on How To Make Fried Goat Cheese

6 rounds of fried goat cheese on a serving plater

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.

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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Had a fight with the egg sticking to the flour but clearly I won that round..they came out better than expected and was pretty easy..

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Delicious!

Made without everything seasoning and with garlic salt instead. Topped with bacon, green onions and honey Dijon vinaigrette on spring mix. The sweet-salty-savory-tangy balance was on point.

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Delicious!

Also served on top of a salad.

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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.

Fried Goat Cheese Recipe (Medallions or Balls)

Sarah Mock

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Fried goat cheese makes for an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a salad or served on your favorite burger.

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6 rounds

Ingredients

▢ 4 Ounces goat cheese
▢ ½ Cup panko bread crumbs
▢ 1 Teaspoon Everything But The Bagel Seasoning optional
▢ 1 Egg
▢ ⅓ Cup Flour, All Purpose

Instructions

Slice a 4-ounce log of goat cheese into 6 disks.
4 Ounces 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, All Purpose
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.

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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.

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