Hazelnut Crusted Goat Cheese Nibblers
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Hazelnut Crusted Goat Cheese Nibblers! Featuring creamy goat cheese enveloped in a golden, crunchy coating of toasted hazelnuts, panko breadcrumbs, and fresh parsley, these bite-sized delights are a perfect blend of flavor and texture. A touch of honey drizzled over the warm, oven-baked nibblers adds a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with their nutty, savory exterior. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, these elegant hors d'oeuvres are ideal for entertaining or special occasions. Serve them alongside crackers or sliced baguette for an impressive and crowd-pleasing starter. Keywords: hazelnut goat cheese appetizers, bite-sized hors d'oeuvres, elegant baked appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Goat cheese
- 1 cup Hazelnuts
- 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 Egg
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 package Crackers or sliced baguette
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Place the hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not powdered. Transfer them to a shallow bowl.
Mix the panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper with the ground hazelnuts. Set the mixture aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg until beaten. Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl.
Divide the goat cheese into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a small ball using your hands.
Roll each goat cheese ball first in the flour, then dip it into the whisked egg, and finally coat it generously with the hazelnut-breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated cheese balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the tops of the cheese balls to promote even browning in the oven.
Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese balls are golden and the hazelnut crust is crisp.
Drizzle the nibblers with honey immediately after removing them from the oven.
Serve warm with crackers or slices of baguette. Optionally, garnish the plate with extra chopped parsley for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.0 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 374 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 4108 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.4 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.1 g | ||
| Protein | 96.9 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 648 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 533 mg | 11% | |
*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.
