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    Home » Recipes » Party Food » Baked Cheeses

    Crispy Baked Goat Cheese Balls

    Nov 23, 2021(updated Aug 19, 2024)

    By Michelle Weiner

    Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside Baked Goat Cheese Balls are a delicious party appetizer! Mixed with fresh herbs and coated in a crispy panko breading before being baked to golden brown perfection, this is a low-maintenance recipe you can bring to any occasion.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Chill Time 30 minutes minutes
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    Baked balls of cheesy goodness

    I admit it. I have a thing for cheesy appetizers! Whether it’s a creamy mix of blue cheese and toasted nuts, a vibrant Winter Cheese Plate, or creamy Baked Brie, you can always find a variety of cheese at my parties.

    This app is super savory, crispy, creamy, and herby, and are a must-have at any celebration or get-together. Just pop one in your mouth and keep the party going! Filled with fresh herbs and coated in crispy panko, these baked goat cheese fritters are impossible to pass up.

    Baking the balls in the oven is the low-maintenance way of preparing this cheesy snack but you can easily fry or air fry them instead. So crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, you can always count on these cheese balls to be a hit at parties and also in salads! Keep a batch in your freezer at all times to give your meals or events a tangy and cheesy boost.

    many cheese balls piled on a black plate with honey drizzled on them.

    Ingredients

    Crispy baked goat cheese bites are a fun appetizer made from simple ingredients. The creamy goat cheese is layered with herbs and savory seasonings, making them a real crowd-pleaser.

    Goat cheese

    Goat cheese (also known as chèvre) is tangy, crumbly, and creamy. You can find it in a log shape at most grocery stores or head to a specialty cheese shop or farmer’s market to get the best of what your local farmers (and goats) have to offer. Just like ricotta cheese, goat cheese is soft and spreadable but has a distinct earthy flavor. 

    Make sure the cheese is cold before you start making this appetizer so they’re easy to roll into balls.

    a wooden cutting board with a log of goat cheese and chives on it, and lots of small bowls holding the ingredients for the cheese ball recipe.

    Parsley and chives

    Fresh herbs are mixed into the cheese mixture to infuse herby, savory flavors into these bite-sized appetizers. Fresh parsley and chives are best but dried herbs work too if that’s all you have at home.

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    Panko breading

    These balls get their crunch from an olive oil and breadcrumb coating. The cheeseballs are first dredged in flour and seasonings, then egg wash, and finally panko breadcrumbs. They’re placed into the freezer before being baked to crispy, gooey, and golden brown perfection.

    small light brown plate with three baked cheese balls on it, surrounded by more plates with cheese balls.

    How to make them!

    They are just as crispy and delicious as the fried version but aren’t dripping in excess oil. They’re ready to serve to all of your party guests after a few simple steps:

    white bowl with a mixture of goat cheese and herbs in it.

    Step 1: Mix the goat cheese, parsley, chives and garlic together.

    three small bowls one filled with four, the second filled with beaten egg, and third with a panko mixture.

    Step 2: Get all of your dredging ingredients together.

    Mix the four, salt and pepper together.

    Whisk the egg and milk together.

    Stir the panko, olive oil and paprika together.

    balls of a herb and goat cheese mixture being formed into small balls.

    Step 3: Roll the goat cheese mixture into balls!

    Pop them into the freezer for about 30 minutes.

    raw goat cheese ball in a small glass bowl of flour

    Step 4: One at a time pop those frozen goat cheese balls into the four.

    raw goat cheese ball in a small glass bowl of beaten egg

    Step 5: Then into the egg mixture.

    raw goat cheese ball being coated in a panko mixture

    Step 6: Lastly, coat in the panko mixture.

    Baked panko coated goat cheese balls on a wire baking rack

    Step 7: Bake until golden!

    Tips and tricks

    Make the very best mini appetizers using these helpful recipe tips:

    Don’t skip the freeze!

    Once the goat cheese balls are rolled and breaded, they MUST be frozen for at least 30 minutes. Freezing the cheese ensures the balls stay intact once they bake. If you skip this step, you’ll end up with a bunch of melty, oozing cheese balls.

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    Crispy Baked Goat Cheese Balls

    Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside Baked Goat Cheese Balls are a delicious party appetizer! Mixed with fresh herbs and coated in a crispy panko breading before being baked to golden brown perfection, this is a low-maintenance recipe you can bring to any occasion.
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    Author: Michelle Weiner
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cocktail party, holiday
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Chill Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Makes: 6 servings

    Equipment

    • bowls
    • wire baking rack
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces goat cheese chilled
    • 3 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
    • 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • 1 cup panko
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • honey to drizzle optional

    Instructions

    • Thoroughly mix goat cheese, parsley, chives, and garlic together in a large bowl.
    • In a small shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper, together.
    • In another small shallow bowl whisk egg and milk together until uniform.
    • In one more small shallow bowl, combine panko, olive oil, and paprika. Stir to coat until panko is coated in olive oil.
    • A tablespoon at a time, roll the goat cheese into balls using your hands. You should have auto 24 goat cheese balls.
    • One at a time coat in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, shaking off excess, and then thoroughly coat in panko.
    • Place on a wire rack on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
    • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place in the middle rack of the oven.
    • Bake until soft to the touch, about 8 minutes.
    • Cool slightly before serving and if you like, drizzle with honey.
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