Crispy Goat Cheese Poppers With Honey

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I've been obsessed on fried goat cheese for years! Any time those little mouthwatering morsels are on a restaurant menu, I’m ordering. One for myself, and one for you, so we are able to percentage… but i will probable try to distract you even as I consume all of them.

After a recent tapas date (wherein I persevered to work on my sharing), I decided it turned into subsequently time to whip up a few creamy, crispy goat cheese bites in my personal kitchen! these were VERY brief and easy to make, and the appropriate candy-salty mixture with a honey drizzle and sprinkle of chives.

Crispy Goat Cheese Poppers With Honey

Those are superb amusing to serve with crackers and salami for a relaxed night time in, and makes sufficient to feed a party crowd. a glass of purple wine at the aspect doesn’t hurt, either!

For a flowery topping to your green salads, stirred into hot vegetables and pastas, or served quite on a platter, you can’t move wrong with those one-chew goat cheese poppers!

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 (11 oz.) log soft goat cheese

For frying:

2 cups oil (grapeseed, canola or veg oil)

For garnish:

1 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. minced fresh chives

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a medium bowl, combine flour and black pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, salt and 2 tablespoons water. In a separate bowl, add panko.
Roll goat cheese into 24 (1-Tablespoon size) balls. Roll each ball in flour, then egg, then panko crumbs, coating evenly. Freeze 20 minutes, or until firm.
When ready to cook, set a deep saucepan to medium-high heat. Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
Fry goat cheese in batches, 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
Arrange goat cheese poppers on a platter. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.