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Honey goat cheese balls are perfect party tapas and holiday appetizers. Golden and crisp on the outside, they’re soft and creamy on the inside. They’re so delicious! Fried goat cheese is a quick simple recipe!

During the busy holiday season, save time by making fried cheese balls in advance. Store them in freezer. When you’re ready, pan fry them in batches. They cook in 1 to 2 minutes. Honey goat cheese is a party favorite!

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Honey goat cheese balls tapas on stacked appetizer plates on a grey tabletop.

INGREDIENTS FOR HONEY GOAT CHEESE BALLS

There’s so much to love about this easy tapas recipe. Like aebleskiver, all it requires are a few refrigerator and pantry items. This game-day appetizer is perfect for all occasions and won’t break the bank.

These are the ingredients you’ll need:

  • Log of soft goat cheese
  • All-purpose flour
  • Large egg
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil or vegetable oil, for frying
  • Honey, for drizzling
  • Fresh Italian parsley, for garnishing
Ingredients for making fried goat cheese balls laid out on a rustic white tabletop.

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE BALLS

RECIPE PREP: Add flour to a shallow bowl. Add Panko crumbs to another bowl. Put them aside.

  • STEP 1: Slice the log of goat cheese into 24 pieces. The size and shape doesn’t need to be perfect!
  • STEP 2: Roll each piece into a ball.
  • STEP 3: Beat the egg in a shallow bowl.
  • STEP 4: Roll the goat cheese balls in flour. Dip them in the egg. Dredge them in the bowl of Panko crumbs. Transfer coated balls to a baking tray, leaving space between the pieces. Freeze for 20 minutes or until firm.

HOW TO SLICE GOAT CHEESE: It’s soft, crumbly, breaks into pieces, and can get a bit messy. Use a sharp knife. Vertically slice the log in half, then slice off small chunks. Or take unflavored dental floss and cut straight down.

Four overhead images showing how to make fried goat cheese balls, step by step.

HOW TO MAKE FRIED GOAT CHEESE

RECIPE PREP: Line a small baking tray with paper towels.

  • STEP 1: On stovetop, heat 1 to 2 inches of oil in a large skillet.
  • STEP 2: Fry the goat cheese balls in batches. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, rotating the balls until golden and crisp on all sides.
  • STEP 3: Transfer cooked balls to lined baking tray. Let them sit and drain on the paper towels for at least a minute.
  • STEP 4: Arrange the fried cheese balls on a small serving plate. Drizzle with honey. If desired, sprinkle with chopped Italian parsley.

COOKING TIP: These goat cheese balls crisp up quickly! Some are done in just 45 seconds. To prevent over-browning, fry no more than 3 to 6 balls at a time. Work quickly to rotate the balls then remove them from the pan.

Four overhead images showing how to make fried honey goat cheese balls and garnish them.

expert tips AND FAQ

  • HOW TO ELEVATE THE FLAVOR? Add fresh herbs to the filling. Mix the cheese with rosemary and thyme. Or add one of the following: basil, chives, dill or tarragon. Add a sprinkling of minced shallot to the mixture.
  • HOW TO SERVE FRIED GOAT CHEESE? Pair these tapas with crusty bread, flatbread or crackers. Serve on a charcuterie board with olives, figs, apple slices, grapes, pecans, prosciutto, and an assortment of sliced cheeses.
  • WINE PAIRING TIPS: Serve honey goat cheese balls Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or Chardonnay. These tapas pair beautifully with Albarino, a Spanish white wine that’s clean and crisp with delicious citrus flavor.
  • SALAD CROUTONS: Honey goat cheese is a perfect topping for salads! Make slightly smaller cheese balls for bite-size croutons.
  • HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE GLUTEN FREE? Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs.
  • MAKE-AHEAD RECIPE: Assemble goat cheese balls. Place uncooked tapas on a baking tray with room between the pieces. Freeze 1 hour or until frozen solid. Transfer balls to a zip-top freezer bag. Freeze up to 1 month.
Honey Goat Cheese Balls sprinkled with parsley, served in a tapas dish with wooden honey wand.

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Honey Goat Cheese Balls

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Description

Honey goat cheese balls are irresistible! Crispy on the outside. Creamy on the inside. These easy tapas are the best holiday appetizers. They’re also perfect game-day food!

Ingredients

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  • 10.5-ounce log soft goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1–2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • Canola oil or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/4 cup honey, for drizzling
  • Minced fresh Italian parsley, for garnishing

Instructions

HOW TO MAKE CHEESE BALLS

RECIPE PREP: Add flour to a shallow bowl. Add Panko crumbs to another bowl. Put them aside.

  1. Slice the log of goat cheese into 24 pieces. The size and shape doesn’t need to be perfect! Roll each piece into a ball.
  2. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Roll the goat cheese balls in flour. Dip them in the egg. Dredge them in the Panko crumbs. Transfer coated balls to a baking tray, leaving space between the pieces.
  3. Freeze for 20 minutes or until firm.
  4. On stovetop, heat  1 to 2 inches of oil in a large skillet. Fry the goat cheese balls in batches. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, rotating the balls until golden and crisp on all sides. Transfer cooked balls to lined baking tray. Let them sit and drain on the paper towels for at least a minute.
  5. Arrange the fried cheese balls on a small serving plate. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with Italian parsley. Serve warm.

COOKING TIP: These goat cheese balls crisp up quickly! Some are done in just 45 seconds. To prevent over-browning, fry no more than 3 to 6 balls at a time. Work quickly to rotate the balls then remove them from the pan.

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Notes

  • HOW TO SLICE GOAT CHEESE: It’s soft, crumbly, breaks into pieces, and can get a bit messy. Use a sharp knife. Vertically slice the log in half, then slice off small chunks. Or take unflavored dental floss and cut straight down.
  • HOW TO ELEVATE THE FLAVOR: Add fresh herbs to the filling. Mix the cheese with rosemary and thyme. Or add one of the following: basil, chives, dill or tarragon. Add a sprinkling of minced shallot to the mixture.
  • HOW TO SERVE FRIED GOAT CHEESE: Pair these tapas with crusty bread, flatbread or crackers. Serve on a charcuterie board with olives, figs, apple slices, grapes, pecans, prosciutto, and an assortment of sliced cheeses.
  • WINE PAIRING TIPS: Serve honey goat cheese balls Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, or Chardonnay. These tapas pair beautifully with Albarino, a Spanish white wine that’s clean and crisp with delicious citrus flavor.
  • SALAD CROUTONS: Honey goat cheese is a perfect topping for salads! Make slightly smaller cheese balls for bite-size croutons.
  • HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE GLUTEN FREE: Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free Panko breadcrumbs.
  • MAKE-AHEAD RECIPE: Assemble goat cheese balls. Place uncooked tapas on a baking tray with room between the pieces. Freeze 1 hour or until frozen solid. Transfer balls to a zip-top freezer bag. Freeze up to 1 month.
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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  1. What an amazingly delicious appetizer! Love how crunchy the outside of these are and the honey for drizzling perfectly balances out the tartness from the goat cheese!



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  4. These take me straight to some Spanish plaza! Is there anything better than goat cheese paired with honey?



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  6. These are so good! I love goats cheese and these are the best way I’ve ever eaten it. I even convinced both kids to try them.



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