Description
Delicious and crispy golden-fried goat cheese balls, perfect for appetizers or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Fresh Goat Cheese
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or traditional)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (basil or chives)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup Flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the cheese: Roll the goat cheese into bite-sized balls.
- Chill: Place the goat cheese balls on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Set up your breading station: Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Coat the balls: Dredge each cheese ball first in flour, then dip it in the egg, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Heat your oil: In a deep skillet, heat enough oil for frying, about 350°F.
- Fry: Carefully place the cheese balls in batches, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain and serve: Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For best results, chill cheese balls before frying. You can freeze them unbreaded for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: goat cheese, fried cheese balls, appetizers, vegetarian recipes, southern recipes