Friedgoatcheeseappetizers Recipes

FRIED GOAT CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Mix cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper.
• Place a tablespoonful on each wonton wrapper, in a strip along one edge, leaving 1/4 inch edge.
• Fold sides in and roll up.
• Brush edge with egg and press to seal.
• Heat 1/4 cup oil until hot.
• Fry 6 at a time, until a deep golden brown, turning once, about 1 minute per side.
• Add more oil to skillet as needed.
• Serve hot.

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.

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.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Soak the sundried tomatoes in the wine for 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
• Mix the goat and cream cheeses together in a bowl, blending well.
• Remove the sundried tomatoes, chop them fine, and discard the wine. Add to cheese mixture.
• Add all other ingredients.
• Mix very well until evenly blended.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To serve in a puff pastry shell, bake the shells according to the package instructions. Cool them to room temperature.
• Place a scoop of the herbed goat cheese mix into each pastry shell.
• Return the shells to the oven and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes to just warm them.
• Best served warm with a knife to spread the herbed cheese onto pieces of the pastry.

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.