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Fried Goat Cheese Recipe (Medallions or Balls)

4.59 from 78 votes
Fried goat cheese makes for an easy appetizer, a delicious topping to a salad or served on your favorite burger.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Pre Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 rounds
Course: Appetizer Recipe
Cuisine: American
Calories: 122

Ingredients
 

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

Method
 

  1. Slice a 4-ounce log of goat cheese into 6 disks.
    4 Ounces goat cheese
  2. 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
  3. Whisk the egg together with a tablespoon of water to make an egg wash in a shallow bowl.
    1 Egg
  4. Add the flour to a clean plate.
    ⅓ Cup Flour, All Purpose
  5. Start by pressing the chilled goat cheese into the flour.
  6. Next, dunk the cheese in the egg wash mixture, flipping to coat.
  7. Then, press the goat cheese in the panko bread crumbs.
  8. Heat olive oil in a shallow pan over medium heat.
  9. Fry the goat cheese in the pan flipping every 15-30 seconds until golden brown.
  10. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately for the most delicious results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Nutrition Discolure

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.

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. 
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