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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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.
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
Tips 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.
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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Air fryer, baby!
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:
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.
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. 
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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.
Keith Ballein says
My Sister-in-Law absolutely is disgusted by GOAT Cheese!
All the more reason to make them!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😇
Sarah Mock says
Who am I to discourage family interactions?! I hope you love them.
Debbie says
Totally delicious & so easy! A big as an appetizer on Thanksgiving. Will make often in the future
Sarah Mock says
That is so great to hear Debbie! I hope they added some goodness to your Thanksgiving meal for you and your family ~ Sarah
MICHELLE says
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 yummy
Sarah Mock says
This is wonderful to hear Michelle!! I try to communicate clearly the instructions for all my recipes. I appreciate you.
MimiAlexa says
How much Oil did you use?
Judy says
Easy tip for slicing goat cheese.
Use unscented dental floss.
Sarah Mock says
I love this tip! I am going to share it with everyone! Thanks Judy.
kate says
Sounds delicious! Can this fried goat cheese be air fired in my Ninja air fryer?
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Morgan says
Can I freeze these? If I can, do I freeze them before or after they are fried?