Roll goat cheese into 16 balls. Place balls on a tray; freeze for 30 minutes or until firm.
Recipe
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Fried goat cheese balls are always a hit, no matter the occasion. With just a few ingredients, you'll have a delicious appetizer in no time.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 (4-oz.) pkg. Montchevre plain goat cheese | ||
| 2 Hy-Vee large eggs, lightly beaten | ||
| 1 c. Hy-Vee Italian seasoned panko bread crumbs | ||
| 1 tsp. Hy-Vee salt | ||
| Hy-Vee vegetable oil, for frying | ||
| Fresh chives, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Tray
- Small bowl
- Medium bowl
- Deep-fat fryer or large heavy saucepan suitable for deep-fat frying
- Paper towels
Directions
Place eggs in small bowl. Combine bread crumbs and salt in medium bowl. Remove goat cheese balls from freezer. Dip balls, one at a time, into eggs; shake off excess. Evenly coat with bread crumb mixture. Repeat process of dipping balls into eggs and coating with bread crumb mixture' return to tray. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Heat oil to 350 degrees in a deep-fat fryer or large heavy saucepan suitable for deep-fat frying. Follow instructions for quantity of oil in deep-fat fryer. For heavy saucepan, use at least 2 inches of oil. Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside.
Fry coated goat cheese balls in batches for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with fresh chives, if desired. Serve warm.
Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
Nutrition facts cannot be accurately calculated for fried foods.
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Monthly Ad August 2021