CRISPY GOAT CHEESE APPETIZERS

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Want an amazing party starter? Coat slices of goat cheese with seasoned bread crumbs, fry them until golden-brown and top them off with tomato, basil, vinegar and pine nuts. -Julia TenHoeve, Richmond, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 logs (4 ounces each) herbed fresh goat cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon pine nuts

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.