Description
Delightful crispy goat cheese balls drizzled with warm honey, perfect as an appetizer or party bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (basil, thyme, or chives)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Goat Cheese: Take the goat cheese out of the fridge and let it soften.
- Form the Balls: Scoop out small portions and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Prepping the Coating: Combine panko breadcrumbs with chopped herbs and whisk an egg in another bowl.
- Coat the Cheese Balls: Roll each ball in egg wash, then in breadcrumb mixture.
- Chill: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
- Fry or Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or fry in olive oil until golden.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter, drizzle with honey, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot before frying. Use a wire rack for even baking if choosing the oven method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: goat cheese, appetizer, golden brown, easy recipe, crispy
