Description
These Baked Goat Cheese Balls are a delightful appetizer or snack that combines the creamy tanginess of goat cheese with a crispy coating, served with optional hot honey and fresh herbs for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 8 ounces goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Hot honey, optional
- Fresh herbs, optional
Instructions
- Divide and Shape Goat Cheese: Divide the goat cheese into 16 pieces and gently shape into balls. Place in freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Coating Stations: In three separate bowls, place flour, beaten egg, and Panko bread crumbs. Add salt and pepper to the Panko crumbs and mix.
- Coat the Cheese Balls: Roll each goat cheese ball in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the Panko bread crumbs, ensuring even coating.
- Bake: Place coated cheese balls on the baking sheet. Optionally, spray with olive oil cooking spray for extra crispiness. Bake at 400ºF for 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Optional Finish: Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
