Goat Cheese Cakes to Top Your Salad
Elevate your salads with these irresistible Goat Cheese Cakes—crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and bursting with flavor! Perfectly golden rounds of tangy goat cheese are lightly breaded with panko breadcrumbs, seasoned to perfection, and pan-fried in olive oil for a crunchy crust that contrasts beautifully with their melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just 25 minutes, these elegant cheese cakes make an ideal topping for mixed greens, vibrant vegetables, or your favorite salad combination. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra touch of color and flavor. Whether you're crafting a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for guests, these goat cheese cakes are a game-changer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Goat cheese
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Slice the goat cheese into 8 even rounds, about 1/2 inch thick each. If the goat cheese is very soft, pop it into the freezer for 10–15 minutes to firm up slightly for easier slicing.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls or plates. In the first, place the flour. In the second, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. In the third, mix the breadcrumbs, salt, and ground black pepper.
Gently dredge each goat cheese round in the flour, ensuring it's evenly coated, then dip it into the beaten egg, and finally press it into the breadcrumb mixture, coating it entirely. Repeat for all rounds and set them on a plate.
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place the goat cheese cakes into the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the goat cheese cakes from the pan and drain briefly on a plate lined with paper towels.
Optional: Sprinkle the cakes with chopped fresh parsley for added freshness and garnish.
Serve immediately on top of a mixed green salad or your favorite salad combination. Enjoy the mix of crisp exterior and creamy interior with every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.8 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.3 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 398 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 2944 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 70.5 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 423 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 374 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
