Fried goat cheese may just be one of the best appetizers ever! It’s easier than you’d think and if you’ve never made goat cheese balls before, you’re in for a deliciously mouthwatering surprise!
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I’m all about the appetizers! In fact, they may just be my favorite food group. The best part is that they’re as fun to make as they are to eat!
I’ve made everything from sausage stuffed mushrooms to jalapeno poppers with cream cheese and bacon. As awesome as they were, I think this fried goat cheese is my all time fave!
Fried Goat Cheese
My girlfriends and I used to order this appetizer at our favorite restaurant but then we moved away and I couldn’t find it here. If I wanted fried goat cheese, I’d have to learn to make it myself.
Luckily, it didn’t take long for me to realize just how easy it is! With just a few ingredients, I could make this yummy appetizer for a party or just a fun night at home!
Ingredients:
- 6 oz goat cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Marinara sauce or honey for dipping
How To Make Fried Goat Cheese
- Start with 6 ounces of goat cheese and cut it into 12 pieces.
- Shape goat cheese into balls using the palms of your hands. Place on wax paper and freeze for about 10 minutes (this will keep them firm when you coat them.
- Place flour, eggs and panko crumbs into separate bowls.
- Dredge goat cheese balls in flour, dip in egg then coat in Panko crumbs.
- Fry the goat cheese in oil (I used olive oil) set to medium high. Be sure to turn them quickly and keep an eye on them so they cook evenly on all sides. Once they reach a golden brown, place on a paper towel briefly to absorb excess oil, then serve hot.
Not only are these goat cheese bites easy to make but they tasted SO good! The warm cheese covered in Panko totally just melts in your mouth!
When I first started making these at home, I’d serve them with marinara. That was how we’d eaten them at the restaurant and why mess with a good thing, right?
But then I discovered how amazing fried goat cheese tastes with honey!
Honey gives this appetizer a completely different taste and the sweetness really brings out the flavor of the goat cheese!
Honestly, I can’t decide on a favorite. Both flavors taste delish!
Fried Goat Cheese
Fried goat cheese may just be one of the best appetizers ever! The best part is that it's super easy to make too!
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Goat Cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp. each salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- marinara and/or honey for dipping
Instructions
- Slice goat cheese into 12 pieces
- Use the palms of your hands to roll cheese into balls. Place on wax paper and put in freezer for approx. 5 minutes. This will make it stay firm for the next steps.
- Mix Panko crumbs, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Dredge goat cheese balls in flour, dip in egg then roll in Panko crumbs
- Heat oil on medium high and gently drop in the goat cheese
- Turn as they cook so they'll cook evenly. Remove from oil when they are a golden brown.
- Take out of the oil and place on a paper towel for a minute or two to absorb any extra oil.
- Serve hot with honey and/or marinara sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 346mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 4g
It’s still so hard to decide on a favorite though. How would you eat your fried goat cheese?
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Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
I have to try this! I love fried goat cheese in salads, but have always been too chicken to make it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa
I’ve never made it before this but it was so much easier than I expected! If I can do it then you definitely can!
xoxo
Lisa
Jess
These look yummy and fun, tweeted and pinned! Have a great week 🙂 xo
Lisa
Thanks so much Jess! Have a fabulous weekend!!!
xoxo
Lisa
Stephanie Clark
Okay! I’m doing this! It looks SO GOOD. I love goat cheese. So creamy!
Lisa
If you like goat cheese, you’ll definitely love these! I’d never made them before but they were surprisingly easy!
xoxo
Lisa
Denise/DIY Crush
Mmmmhhh delicious!!! I just pinned it. Thanks for linking up to my link party!!
Lisa
Thank you so much for hosting (and pinning)!
xoxo
Lisa
Melanie Redd
Hey Lisa,
This looks wonderful! I love fried goat cheese on salads. But, to make it all by itself – YUM!
I found your post on Social Butterfly tonight.
And, I followed you on Pinterest and liked you on FB.
I hope you have a blessed week~
Melanie
Lisa
Thank you so much Melanie! If you love goat cheese, you’ll definitely love this recipe! Thank you so much for visiting and I hope you have a wonderful week as well!
xoxo
Lisa
Katie
Ohhhhhh yum, yum, yum and YUM! Cannot WAIT to make these – thanks for sharing!
Cristina @ I Say Nomato
I’m definitely going to have to try this! Goat cheese is so good, I can only imagine how delicious it would be FRIED. Brilliant!
Lisa
Thanks so much Christina! I never thought of it until my friends and I had it at Girl’s Night Out and we were hooked. I was worried that it wouldn’t be as tasty if I made it at home but it was awesome (if I do say so myself) 🙂
xoxo
Lisa
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
Oh. My. Goodness. Why have I never thought to try this? Goat cheese is probably one of my favorite types of cheese, and it would be incredible fried. This needs to happen!
Lisa
You will love it! I very rarely cook fried food but this was so delicious…I had to fight my hubby for the last one (I won!)
xoxo
Lisa
Kelly @RaisingSamuels
Congrats, Lisa! You were the Featured Post this week at #SocialButterflySunday! Thanks for linking up such an awesome recipe 🙂 http://raisingsamuels.blogspot.com/2015/11/social-butterfly-sunday-22.html
Lisa
Yay! Thanks so much Kelly!!!
xoxo
Lisa
Julie
Hi Lisa,
Wow this looks amazing and would be the perfect appetizer to serve for the holidays.
Thanks for joining and sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Enjoy the week and we hope to see you again!
Julie xo
Lisa
I’m afraid I might eat it all before the guests arrive…LOL. Thanks for hosting a great party!
xoxo
Lisa
Kati | Houseful of Handmade
Goat cheese is one of my absolute favorite cheeses! I can only imagine what it tastes like fried 🙂 Gotta try this for sure. Thanks for linking up with the Wednesday Showcase. Hope to see you again tomorrow!
Lisa
It’s one of my faves too (and delicious fried)! Thanks for hosting such a fun party!
xoxo
Lisa
Jess
Holy deliciousness…this sounds amazing!!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Julie
Hi Lisa,
I’m happy to inform you that I featured this recipe for our Monday Cooking and Crafting with J&J.
Thanks and we hope to see you again!
Julie xo
Lisa
Yay! Thanks so much Julie…what a nice surprise!!!
xoxo
Lisa
Marilyn Lesniak
Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe at the #RecipeSharingParty! I hope to see you next week. Pinned and Yummed. Please visit #OverTheMoon on Sunday or #ThursdayFavoriteThings for more sharing fun! Don’t forget to Comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit and you get a chance to be featured!
Lisa
Thank you so much for hosting!!!