Description
Crispy fried goat cheese rounds bring Mediterranean flavors to appetizer spreads. Creamy cheese centers complement golden-brown crusts, offering a delightful contrast you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) goat cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (60 g) panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup (40 g) flour
- 1 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning (optional)
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Cheese Preparation: Slice goat cheese log into 6 uniform, round disks at 1/2-inch thickness.
- Coating Station Setup: Arrange three shallow dishes – one with flour, second with egg wash, and third with panko crumbs mixed with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning.
- Breading Process: Methodically coat each cheese disk by first rolling in flour, then dipping in egg wash, and finally pressing into seasoned panko crumbs, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Frying Technique: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium temperature until shimmering, creating optimal cooking environment for crispy exterior.
- Cooking Execution: Gently place breaded cheese rounds into hot oil, frying 15-30 seconds per side until achieving rich golden-brown coloration and crisp texture.
- Finishing Touch: Transfer fried goat cheese rounds to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, ensuring light and delicate presentation.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately while warm to maximize crispy exterior and creamy interior, delivering maximum flavor and textural contrast.
Notes
- Chill Cheese Before Coating: Refrigerate goat cheese log for 30 minutes to prevent crumbling and maintain shape during breading process.
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain medium heat around 350°F to prevent burning and ensure even, golden-brown crispy exterior without oil absorption.
- Handle with Care: Use gentle movements when coating and flipping cheese rounds to preserve delicate texture and prevent cheese from breaking.
- Serve Strategically: Enjoy immediately after frying to maximize crunchiness and prevent soggy breading, pairing with fresh herbs or light salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg