Crispy Fried Goat Cheese Recipes

FRIED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium pot heat canola oil to at least 375 degrees. Using hot water to keep the knife clean cut the goat cheese log into 1-inch circles. Have 3 separate dishes, one with the flour, one with 2 eggs beaten, and 1 with the breadcrumbs. Dip one round first into the flour and shake off the excess. Next, dip the round into the beaten egg, and then into the breadcrumbs. Repeat process until all rounds are coated with the breadcrumbs. Carefully fry the rounds in the oil until golden brown, approximately 30 seconds. Drain rounds on paper towels. Serve rounds topped with a little honey.

WILTED BITTER GREENS WITH CRISPY WALNUT GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• For the goat cheese: In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are coarsely chopped. Tear the bread into pieces and pulse in the food processor with the chopped walnuts until they become coarse breadcrumbs. Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a wide, flat dish. Stir in the chopped chives and parsley. Flatten each piece of goat cheese into a disk and season with salt. Dip each disk in the beaten egg mixture and then coat with the breadcrumbs, packing the crumbs onto each disk. When all the goat cheese has been coated, chill them in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• To help facilitate the frying process, pop the disks in the freezer for 15 minutes before frying.
• Coat a large, nonstick saute pan generously with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Carefully fry the goat cheese disks in the hot oil on both sides until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
• When all of the disks have been fried, keep them warm in the oven.
• Remove the oil and any burned bits from the pan and give a splash of new oil. Reduce the heat to low, add the shallots to the pan, and let them cook as the pan cools slightly. Add the Dijon and sherry vinegar to the pan and whisk to combine. Add the radicchio, arugula, and endive and season with salt. Toss to fully incorporate with the vinaigrette and to allow the salad to slightly wilt. Taste to make sure it is delicious.
• Divide the wilted salad between serving plates and top each salad with a goat cheese disk.

CRISPY FRIED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Put goat cheese the in freezer for about 15 minutes so it firms up for better slicing. While cheese is chilling, assemble other ingredients for breading the cheese. Put the panko in a medium-sized bowl. Add the parsley, thyme, granulated garlic, ground pepper, and kosher salt. Stir to combine. Set aside. Beat the eggs in another medium-sized bowl. Put the flour on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Line a sheet pan or plate with parchment paper. Remove cheese from the freezer. Using a sharp knife, slice it into 1/4 - 1/2-inch pieces. Between slices, use a paper towel dipped in warm water to wipe the knife clean. This will help the goat cheese to keep from sticking to the knife. Put the cheese in the flour. Flip it gently to coat on both sides. Place the floured cheese into the beaten egg. Flip it gently to coat with egg on both sides. Lastly, put it into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Flip it to coat on both sides. Put it on your lined pan or plate. Repeat with the rest of the cheese. This may be done an hour ahead of time. Keep the medallions of cheese chilling in the refrigerator. Coat the bottom of a shallow pan with olive oil. Set it on the stove over high heat. When the oil shimmers, it's hot enough to fry the cheese. Set the cheese down gently in the hot oil. It should start to bubble around the edges immediately. Repeat with the rest of the cheese. Depending on the size of your pan and how many pieces you're frying, you might need to fry in batches so you don't crowd the pan. Watch the cheese closely as it will fry quickly. When the cheese is brown on both sides, remove it from the pan and transfer it to a paper towel or paper bag lined plate. Serve warm.

CRISPY GOAT CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Freeze cheese for 15 minutes. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices., Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, garlic powder and salt. Dip cheese slices in the flour, eggs, then bread crumb mixture., In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry cheese slices, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Garnish each appetizer with a tomato half and basil leaf. Drizzle with vinegar; top with pine nuts. Serve warm.

CRISPY FRIED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Dredge each cheese in sequence of: egg, breadcrumbs, egg and breadcrumbs again.
• On medium heat, fry with olive oil until golden. Flip, turn the cheese to make sure it is cooked on every side.
• Serve along sweet chilli sauce and some salad.

FRIED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Slice the goat cheese log into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch medallions. (For easier slicing, make sure the cheese is well chilled. You may place it in the freezer for 10 minutes before slicing. Use unflavored dental floss instead of a knife to get sharp slices.).
• 2. In a bowl, combine the Panko crumbs, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
• 3. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg with a little water.
• 4. In a third bowl, place the flour.
• 5. In a shallow sauté pan, heat about 1/2 inch of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• 6. Dredge the cheese slices in the flour, then dip in egg, and coat with the Panko mixture.
• 7. Gently place the breaded medallions into the heated olive oil in pan. Fry until golden brown on each side, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• 8. Remove from the oil and drain/blot on a paper towel.
• 9. To serve, place medallions on a serving platter/plate or wooden board. Drizzle each with a little honey and garnish with the peppers. Serve with sliced baguette.
• These medallions would also be great served atop a green salad.

MIXED GREENS WITH CRISPY BACON, GOAT CHEESE, AND FRIED EGG

Steps:

• Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon dressing to small bowl; set aside. Add greens to large bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates. Scatter goat cheese and bacon pieces over each salad.
• Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat. Gently break eggs into skillet; cook until whites begin to set, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons water to skillet; cover and cook until whites are set and yolks are softly set, about 2 minutes. Using spatula, top each salad with 1 egg. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with reserved 1 tablespoon dressing and serve.