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Crispy Fried Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs

Indulge in Crispy Fried Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs Tonight

This Crispy Fried Goat Cheese with Fresh Herbs is a delightful, crowd-pleasing appetizer that elevates any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: International
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese Can substitute with cream cheese or mozzarella
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (e.g., parsley, thyme, chives) Experiment with basil, dill, or rosemary
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Flour Whole wheat or almond flour are gluten-free alternatives
  • 2 large Eggs Binds breadcrumbs to the cheese
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be swapped in
For Frying
  • 1/2 cup Cooking Oil (e.g., vegetable or canola) Choose oil with a high smoke point

Equipment

  • Heavy Skillet
  • Shallow bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing the goat cheese into ½ inch rounds and finely chop your choice of fresh herbs.
  2. Create a dredging station with seasoned flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and herb-infused panko breadcrumbs in the third.
  3. Dredge each cheese round in flour, dip in eggs, and roll in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly for an even coating.
  4. Place coated cheese rounds on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet and fry each side of the chilled cheese rounds for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Transfer fried cheese rounds to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs, and optionally pair with honey or nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cheese rounds are well-chilled before frying for the perfect texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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