How to make Fried Goat Cheese
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Today I’m going to show you How to make Fried Goat Cheese. This is an easy recipe, combining goat cheese with a simple breading mixture of flour, egg, and bread crumbs. Enjoy your fried goat cheese on your favorite salad or as a perfect appetizer. So delicious!
Fried Goat Cheese
Have you ever eaten fried goat cheese? If not, you’re missing out. These little pockets of warm, gooey cheese are surrounded by a golden crust that literally melts in your mouth. We stumbled upon these at a local restaurant here in North Texas, and since we haven’t been back in a while, I decided to try my hand at a homemade version. Now? We eat these regularly. 😀
The next time you’re dining out, take a look to see if these are on the menu. If not, try them at home. This recipe is simple and worth making. Salads just got a whole lot tastier!
Why This Recipe Works:
- SIMPLE TO MAKE – You’ll need just five simple ingredients for this fried goat cheese recipe. Plus you can prepare them in just 5-10 minutes.
- MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH – These crispy fried goat cheese balls are the perfect bite and literally melt in your mouth.
- GREAT SALAD TOPPER – We enjoy the crispy texture these add to a simple salad.
- DELICIOUS APPETIZER – Try these goat cheese medallions with a drizzle of honey or serve with crackers. These work great on a charcuterie board at your next dinner party!
Ingredients needed for Fried Goat Cheese:
These simple ingredients are easy to find in your local grocery store.
- Goat Cheese – You’ll want to buy soft goat cheese in a log, so you can easily cut it into one-ounce sections. I used a herbed variety, but plain works great too.
- Flour – I used all-purpose flour, but others could be substituted.
- Egg – One large egg whipped with a little bit of water.
- Bread Crumbs – I used Italian bread crumbs, but you could use Panko breadcrumbs or even homemade ones if you have them.
- Olive Oil – Just a couple of tablespoons are needed to lightly fry the rounds of breaded goat cheese. Alternatively, you could use canola oil or avocado oil.
Optional – Add some fresh herbs to serve this tangy goat cheese.
How to make Fried Goat Cheese:
Step 1
Prepare goat cheese. Slice the creamy goat cheese log into eight thick slices (one-ounce sections). Use your hands to squeeze the goat cheese slices together so each round is nice and tightly packed.
Step 2
Set up a dredging station. In three separate bowls, add the flour, the egg, and the bread crumbs.
Step 3
Lightly bread the goat cheese. Dip the goat cheese in the flour, fully coating each one, but shaking off excess. Then dip in the whipped egg, and finally, the bread crumbs. Add some freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Place each round on a clean plate, and refrigerate for at least an hour to ensure they stay together during the cooking process.
Step 4
Lightly fry the goat cheese. Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Drizzle with olive oil, and when hot, place goat cheese rounds in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for a couple of minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown, and then flip to cook the other side. You may need to cook these in small batches depending on your skillet size.
You can also use tongs to fry each breaded goat cheese slice, by holding them up in the pan one at a time. Remove fried cheese to a clean plate.
Step 5
Serve. Serve this fried goat cheese on a salad of your choice, or my Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Strawberry Salad Dressing. You can also eat them plain with some crackers.
Store leftover fried goat cheese slices in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet or air fryer, for best results.
Recipe Tips:
- Pack them. When prepping the goat cheese, use your hands to firmly pack the rounds together.
- Refrigerate. Make sure you refrigerate the breaded rounds for at least an hour before sautéing. You want them nice and cold to keep them intact when placed in a hot skillet.
- Fry the goat cheese until golden on all sides. I also recommend holding the goat cheese on their sides with tongs to get them browned on all sides.
- Eat them warm! These are best eaten warm, right after cooking. You can heat up the leftovers in an air fryer or a quick flip in a skillet.
Ways to serve fried goat cheese:
- IN A SALAD – My favorite way is to serve fried goat cheese in salads. My Fried Goat Cheese Salad or Spinach and Goat Cheese Salad are great options.
- AS A SIDE DISH OR APPETIZER – You can serve these warm goat cheese slices with a simple side of marinara sauce for dipping.
- MAIN DISH – Try including them in a bowl of your favorite pasta recipe along with a glass of red wine!
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xoxo ~Sue
How to make Fried Goat Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz. goat cheese – cut into one-ounce sections
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg – with a splash of water
- 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil – or avocado oil
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare goat cheese. Slice the creamy goat cheese log into eight thick slices (one-ounce sections). Use your hands to squeeze the goat cheese slices together so each round is nice and tightly packed.
- Set up a dredging station. In three separate bowls, add the flour, the egg, and the bread crumbs.
- Lightly bread the goat cheese. Dip the goat cheese in the flour, fully coating each one, but shaking off excess. Then dip in the whipped egg, and finally, the bread crumbs. Add some freshly ground black pepper to taste. Place each round on a clean plate, and refrigerate for at least an hour to ensure they stay together during the cooking process.
- Lightly fry the goat cheese. Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Drizzle with olive oil, and when hot, place goat cheese rounds in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for a couple of minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown, and then flip to cook the other side. You may need to cook these in small batches depending on your skillet size.You can also use tongs to fry each breaded goat cheese slice, by holding them up in the pan one at a time. Remove fried cheese to a clean plate.
- Serve. Serve this fried goat cheese on a salad of your choice, or my Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Strawberry Salad Dressing. You can also eat them plain with some crackers.
Notes
- My favorite way is to serve fried goat cheese in salads. My Fried Goat Cheese Salad with Creamy Strawberry Dressing is new on the blog, but you could include them in any salad. Just make sure they’re warm!
- You can serve these with a simple side of marinara sauce for dipping.
- Try including them in a bowl of any kind of pasta!
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These are easy and tasty! But I gave them four stars instead of five because they are really strong. We made tiny balls and they were strong, but just right. I couldn’t imagine 1oz portions!
Could you explain what you mean by strong? Not sure I understand..
I think she means rich. they are delish!
The key to the goat cheese salad. Can I give it a 10 ⭐️?