Best 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.

PAN-FRIED POLENTA WITH CORN, KALE AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir constantly for 1 minute; don't let the garlic brown. Add 3 cups of the water, and bring it to a boil.
• While the water heats, whisk together in a bowl the cornmeal, salt, and 1 cup water to make a smooth mixture.
• When the water in the saucepan comes to a boil, pour the mixture into it. Whisk constantly for 3 minutes to prevent lumps from forming. Turn the heat to low. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon every 10 minutes. Stir in the corn kernels and cook the polenta 5 minutes more. Stir in the pepper and Parmesan cheese. Pour the polenta into a lightly oiled 8x8 inch pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Chill the polenta in a refrigerator for 1 hour.
• While the polenta is cooling, cut away the stems and center stalks of the kale. Cut the leaves into 3-inch pieces.
• Cut the chilled polenta into 4 large triangles. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to smoke, carefully add the polenta triangles. Fry the polenta until it is golden brown on the underside, then turn the polenta over and cook it until it is golden brown on the other side. Arrange the polenta on a baking sheet.
• Preheat the broiler on your oven.
• Place the kale and 1/3 cup water into the skillet that was just used to fry the polenta. Cover the skillet and cook the kale over a medium-high heat for 4 minutes.
• Place the tomato slices on top of the polenta triangles. Sprinkle the goat cheese on top of the tomato slices. Broil the polenta until the cheese melts and the tomatoes begin to cook.
• Arrange the kale on a serving platter. Place the hot polenta triangles on top of the kale and serve immediately.

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.

MIXED GREENS WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES AND FRIED GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS

Steps:

• For the salad: Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and starting to brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, toast the pecans in a large skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
• For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the champagne vinegar, orange juice, honey, Dijon and shallot in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil; season with some salt and pepper.
• For the goat cheese croutons: Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Slice the goat cheese into 8 equal rounds. Add to 3 shallow dishes, the flour, egg and panko. Coat each goat cheese round with flour, then egg and then panko, shaking off excess, and fry until golden on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined rack or plate.
• To assemble the salad, toss the greens, pear, pecans and tomatoes in a large bowl. Drizzle with some vinaigrette and gently toss to fully combine. Divide the salad among 4 salad plates, top each with 2 goat cheese croutons, and serve.

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.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO SLIDERS WITH GOAT CHEESE MAYO AND TOMATILLO-BACON RELISH

Steps:

• For the relish: Combine the tomatillos, onions, lime juice, cilantro and oil in a bowl. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in the bacon just before serving.
• For the mayo: Whisk the mayonnaise and goat cheese together in a bowl until well combined. Season with pepper.
• For the fried green tomatoes: Set a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Season the green tomatoes on both sides with salt and pepper. Put the flour, eggs and cornmeal in separate shallow dishes. Season all three with salt and pepper, and the eggs with the hot sauce.
• Heat a few inches of oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until beginning to shimmer (drop in a few grains of cornmeal -- they should sizzle) or a deep-frying thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Dredge the green tomatoes in the flour, tap off the excess, then dip in the egg wash. Let the excess drip off, then dredge in the cornmeal.
• Fry the green tomatoes in batches until golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on the prepared rack and season with a bit more salt.
• Spread a teaspoon of goat cheese mayo on the top and bottom buns. Place a fried green tomato on the bottom buns, top with relish and serve.

FRIED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND ZUCCHINI PESTO

Steps:

• For the Blossoms: Carefully stuff each zucchini blossom with 1 teaspoon of the goat cheese. Fold over the petals to form an envelope. In a deep skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees. Meanwhile put the flour in a mixing bowl. Pour in the seltzer a little at a time, whisking constantly to ensure a smooth batter. Season with salt and cayenne. When the oil is properly heated, dip a stuffed blossom into the batter to coat it evenly, scraping off any excess. Fry until crisp and golden, about 30 seconds per side. Remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat process with all blossoms, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet and maintaining the proper oil temperature. For the Pesto: Quarter zucchini and cut into 1 inch pieces. Blanch zucchini for 2 minutes in salted boiling water, and then shock in ice bath to preserve color. Drain well and pat dry with cloth. Place blanched zucchini, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, basil leaves, garlic, in food processor and start to puree. With the motor running, pour the olive oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream until the pesto emulsifies. Season with salt and pepper taste.;

ARUGULA SALAD WITH FRIED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Pull off small pieces of goat cheese and roll into dime-sized balls.
• Pour panko bread crumbs into a bowl; roll goat cheese balls in crumbs until coated.
• Heat olive oil and garlic in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir goat cheese balls in the hot oil for 15 to 30 seconds. Scoop them back into the bowl of bread crumbs to create a second coating. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Broil goat cheese balls, shaking baking sheet every 30 seconds to 1 minute to ensure even browning, about 2 minutes.
• Toss arugula with remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Divide among 4 serving bowls; top each bowl with warm goat cheese balls.

FIG AND GOAT CHEESE AIR-FRIED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and eggs. Add sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide into 18 portions. Shape each portion around 1/2 teaspoon cheese to cover completely. in batches, place meatballs on a greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until cooked through, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and star anise to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon, cloves and star anise. Add figs; cook until softened, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender. Add 1/2 cup water; process until almost smooth. Serve with meatballs. If desired, top meatballs with chopped chives. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add a little water if necessary.

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.

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 SALAD WITH GRILLED SWEET CORN

Steps:

• Freshly ground black pepper Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill, turning often, until charred and tender, about 4 minutes. Set aside. In a medium bowl combine goat cheese, zest and parsley. Roll into 16 (1-inch) sized balls and put on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
• In a large heavy-bottomed pot, add enough oil to reach 1/3 of the way up the sides. Heat oil to 360 degrees F. Whisk eggs in a small bowl and place panko crumbs on a plate. Dip cheese balls in the egg wash, then roll in the panko crumbs. In batches, carefully transfer balls into the hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate and season with salt immediately. Slice corn from cob and add to a serving bowl along with the baby greens. Dress with lemon juice, oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to coat and serve, topped with warm cheese balls.

PAN FRIED POTATO GNOCCHI WITH SQUASH, GOAT CHEESE & WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C and place butternut sqaush on a oven tray and roast until softened.
• In hot frypan add walnuts and brown sugar until sugar disolves and walnuts caramelise. Set aside.
• Cook potatoes, skin on in salted water until just cooked through. Drain and peel then mash (or use a mouli/spaetzle maker).
• Weigh out 1kg of the cooked potatoes into a bowl (or on the bench) .
• and make a well in the centre.
• Mix in flour, egg, nutmeg and salt. Mix gently until combined, do not over knead.
• Divide the mix into 4 and roll each quarter into a long thin sausage. Cut a roll into 1cm pieces, pressing each with a fork to make indentations. Repeat for other 3 rolls.
• Cook in batches in boiling water until the gnocchi rises to the top. Drain and place in fridge for later.
• Spoon roasted squash from skin and break into pieces. Heath olive oil in frypan, Add gnocchi and panfry on medium heat until golden brown, add squash, walnuts, butter and sage and continue to fry until butter has browned.
• Deglaze with the lemon juice to cut butter. Serve on a hot plate and dollop goats cheese over the gnocchi.

FRIED AVOCADO WONTONS WITH GOAT CHEESE & CILANTRO AIOLI

Steps:

• Couldn't be easier: stuff a wonton wrapper with a little scoop of avocado and goat cheese. Seal with as little water as possible, and the fry in hot oil. Serve with cilantro aioli dipping sauce. These are easy to assemble in advance, and then fry when ready. They keep well in a covered container in the fridge. Infusing Aioli Aioli is very easy to make, all you need is a large bowl, whisk, and muscle power. Of course, a food processor or blender will do it for you. Cilantro Aioli Recipe Beat the egg yolk with the lemon. Toss it into a medium-sized bowl with the lemon juice & salt. Add the olive oil by the teaspoon and beat with a whisk until the olive oil is completely combined. The mixture should be yellow, frothy, and opaque. You want to beat it until all the droplets of olive oil have disappeared. Repeat this process-adding a teaspoon, then beating to emulsify it-until you've added about 1/4 cup of the oil. As you go, the mixture should begin to turn a creamy yellow, and become more and more opaque. When you've added 1/4 of a cup of oil by the spoonful, your emulsion should be off to a really good start. It should coat the back of a spoon, but should still be pretty thin. Start to drizzle the oil in, beating it as you go to incorporate it completely. Go slowly, and be patient. If you add the oil too fast, or dump it in all at once, the oil will overwhelm the emulsion you've built and it will separate. After a minute or two of drizzling and beating, the aioli should start to look very creamy. Now it is time to flavor. What will knock the socks? Chopped garlic, fresh herbs, another squeeze of lemon, some saffron threads? You decide! Use within 3 days or so. *Would be amazing with crab! You can really do all kinds of stuffings with these

PEPPERCORN ENCRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN ON BEEF TOMATO WITH GOAT CHEESE, FRENCH FRIED ONIONS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Crush the black peppercorns coarsely and pack liberally on both sides of the beef.
• Drizzle a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar over the tenderloins and set at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes to marinate. Grill tenderloins to likeness. While resting, slice the tomato into 1/2-inch thick slices and spread each slice with goat cheese. Spread it thick! Set the tomatoes aside.
• Heat a saute pan and add the remaining balsamic vinegar and sugar. Reduce until halved. Set the filet atop the goat cheese tomato slices and drizzle with the reduced balsamic sauce. Top with the French fried onions and serve immediately.

QUICK AND EASY FRIED GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix the bread crumbs and grated cheese in a bowl.
• Dip the cheese slices into the eggs, and then into the breadcrumb mixture.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Deep fry for about two minutes, or until the outside is golden.
• Enjoy!

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 GREEN TOMATO NAPOLEON W/ CORN & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• If preparing for 6: Slice goat cheese into 12 1 oz portions. Prepare corn salad: Place lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small jar. Cover with lid, and shake until ingredients are well mixed. Place the corn, black beans, green onions, and red peppers in a bowl, dress with marinade, mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use. Prepare red pepper coulis: Blend peppers, oil, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Adjust seasoning. Refrigerate until ready to use. Prepare fried green tomatoes: Preheat oven to warm. Sprinkle all green tomato slices with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 cup flour in shallow bowl. Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour with cornmeal in another shallow bowl to blend. Working with 1 green tomato slice at a time, coat with flour, then egg, then flour-cornmeal mixture. Transfer to plate. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry no more than 4-5 green tomatoes until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Using slotted spoon, transfer to prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Keep warm in oven. To assemble: Place about 1/2 cup of the corn salad on each plate. Top with one fried tomato slice, then a layer of goat cheese. Repeat and end with a tomato on top. Drizzle about 1/4 cup of red pepper coulis on top of each stack, garnish with 1 T pine nuts, a little basil chiffonade, and approx 1 T. corn salad.

COUNTRY HAM RAGOUT W/ FRIED GREEN TOMATOES & GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Coat the tomatoes w/ the bread crumbs and flour and fry them in a skillet with the oil until softened. Salt & pepper lightly if desired. Pat on towel. In a separate skillet, fry the ham until crisp. Add the oil, onions and spices and sautee until onions are clear. Add the tomatoes and add heat until bubbling. Add wine and continue to heat untill liquids reduced. Add cream, then cut heat to minimum and stir for a minute or two. Allow to cool for 3-4 minutes. Add goat cheese and toss. Serve ragout over Fried green tomato slices.

CARAMELIZED ONION & GOAT CHEESE TART WITH FRIED SAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. In a large pot, heat butter on medium high. Add about half the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add remaining onions and season generously with salt and pepper. Stirring occasionally to break up the rings and prevent burning, cook for about 10 minutes, until there is some browning at the bottom of the pan. Add wine, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium low and remove puff pastry from the freezer to thaw. Cook the onions for about 30 minutes more, stirring every few minutes, until they are fully caramelized. Look for a rich brown colour and an almost sticky consistency. On a lightly floured surface, roll each sheet of dough into a 10 " by 10 " square. Lightly score them with a fork several times, leaving about a 1 inch border around the edges. Whisk the egg with a tsp of water to create an egg wash and brush it around the 1 inch border. Transfer the dough to parchment paper lined baking sheets. Divide the onions between the two sheets of dough, spreading them out evenly but leave the 1 inch borders. Dot each tart with 9 tsp of goat cheese. Bake until the dough is puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan until smoking. Working in batches of a few leaves at a time, fry the sage for about 15 seconds until the leaves start to brown. Use tongs to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain the excess oil. Top the finished tarts with fried sage leaves. Makes 2 tarts, about 8 appetizer portions or 4 entree portions.