Fried Goat Cheese Recipe
This Fried Goat Cheese recipe offers a crispy, golden-brown exterior with a creamy, tangy cheese center. Perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or snack, it combines the crunch of panko bread crumbs seasoned with Everything But The Bagel seasoning and the rich flavor of fresh goat cheese, all quickly fried to perfection in olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 fried goat cheese disks (serves 2-3 as appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 4 Ounces goat cheese
Breading
- 1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
- 1/2 Cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 Teaspoon Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (optional)
Others
- Olive oil (for frying, quantity as needed to shallow fry)
Instructions
- Slice: Slice the 4-ounce log of goat cheese into 6 even disks to ensure uniform frying and melting.
- Season: Add 1 teaspoon (or to taste) of Everything But The Bagel Seasoning to the panko bread crumbs and toss thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Whisk: Whisk the egg together with 1 tablespoon of water in a shallow bowl to create an egg wash that will help the breading stick to the cheese.
- Add Flour: Spread the all-purpose flour evenly on a clean plate to prepare for coating the goat cheese disks.
- Press in Flour: Start by pressing each chilled goat cheese disk gently into the flour, coating all sides to give the breading something to stick to.
- Coat with Egg Wash: Dunk the floured cheese disks into the egg wash, flipping to ensure they are fully coated on all sides.
- Press in Bread Crumbs: Immediately press the egg-coated cheese disks into the seasoned panko bread crumbs, covering them thoroughly for a crispy crust.
- Heat Oil: Heat enough olive oil in a shallow pan over medium heat to shallow fry the cheese disks.
- Fry: Carefully place the breaded goat cheese disks in the hot oil and fry, flipping every 15 to 30 seconds, until they are golden brown on all sides and warmed through—this should take about 2 to 3 minutes total.
- Drain: Remove the fried goat cheese from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve immediately while the goat cheese is still warm and the coating is crispy for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Keep the goat cheese chilled before breading to help maintain its shape during frying.
- Use a shallow pan with enough oil for shallow frying rather than deep frying to control crispiness and oil absorption.
- If Everything But The Bagel Seasoning is unavailable, substitute with a mixture of sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, poppy seeds, and salt.
- Serve the fried goat cheese immediately; it is best enjoyed warm and crispy.
- Can be paired with a simple salad or drizzled with honey for a sweet-savory contrast.
Keywords: fried goat cheese, appetizer, panko crust, crispy goat cheese, easy snack
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