Attention cheese boards everywhere: Fried goat cheese bites are coming to steal your thunder. Coated in crispy herby bread crumbs and drizzled with honey, these creamy, melt-in-your-mouth morsels will capture the hearts of party guests everywhere.
Freezing the goat cheese for 30 minutes before slicing will make it easiest to get those perfectly round bites, but don’t fret if your goat cheese slices look wonky or break apart a bit. The soft and naturally sticky texture of the cheese makes it easy to round out flat edges or even reattach chunks of goat cheese that may have flaked off. That said, don’t stress too much about getting them to look perfect—once they’re fried and drizzled with honey, they won’t last long enough for anyone to critique how perfectly shaped they are.
Read on for more tips on these easy cheesy appetizers. Looking to double down on the goat cheese? Check out this caramelized onion goat cheese tart.
How are we frying these bites?
These goat cheese bites are pan-fried, which means that we’re frying them in a pan on the stove in just enough oil to reach halfway up their sides. Pan-frying is ideal for these bites since it ensures they get crispy on all sides—similar to the way they would if we were deep-frying—while also protecting them from falling apart in the process.
How do I get rid of that pale patch in the center of my goat cheese bites?
It happens to all of us! If you find that the center of your goat cheese bites are paler than the edges after you’ve flipped them, grab a metal spoon and gently pour a little hot oil from the pan over the top of the bites. That should help crisp up and color any pale spots.
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