Baked Goat Cheese Balls
These Baked Goat Cheese Balls are a delightful and creamy appetizer, perfect for entertaining or snacking. Coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, they offer a beautiful contrast to the rich, tangy cheese inside.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 food processor (optional)
- 1 oven
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 toothpicks or skewer sticks (for serving)
Ingredients
- 12 oz goat cheese, softened
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- to taste none salt
- to taste none pepper
- none none olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened goat cheese, grated parmesan, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Use your hands to form small balls, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, from the cheese mixture. You should yield around 12-15 cheese balls.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Roll each cheese ball in the flour, then dip it into the eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet.
- Once all the balls are coated, lightly spray them with olive oil to promote even browning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. You can serve them warm with toothpicks or skewers.
Notes
For a bit of heat, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes to the goat cheese mixture.
These cheese balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Just bake them right before serving for the best texture.
Serve with a side of marinara sauce or a drizzle of honey for dipping to enhance the flavor.