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Fried Goat Cheese Balls drizzled with honey are sweet, creamy and crunchy. Perfect for a party!
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Fried Goat Cheese Balls with Honey

Fried goat cheese balls with honey are this holiday season's appetizer of choice. A delightful combination of sweet, creamy and crunchy, they're sure to be a party favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings (2 each)
Calories: 260kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces goat cheese log
  • 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1 egg white
  • oil

Instructions

  • Cut goat cheese log into 12 slices and then roll each slice into balls.
  • In a food processor or blender, pulse cereal until resembling coarse crumbs.
  • In one shallow bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. On a plate, place cornstarch. On another plate, place cereal crumbs.
  • Dredge cheese ball in cornstarch, dip in egg and then dredge in cereal crumbs to fully coat, pressing down to adhere well.
  •  Arrange coated cheese balls in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about 3 to 5 minutes or until firm.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 2 inches deep of oil. Add cheese balls in batches and cook, turning as needed, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. With a slotted spoon, remove from heat and drain on paper towels. 
  • Transfer to serving plates and drizzle with honey. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 69g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.9g | Protein: 13.1g | Fat: 15.7g | Saturated Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 1.4g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 2.2mg