Just so you know, these were gone about 1 minute after they came out of the oven.
I love cheese. In a way that no one but other cheese freaks could even come close to understanding. And I am all about the strong cheese. You know, the ones that stink to high heaven and taste like heaven all at the same time? Those are my FAVORITE.
Growing up I used to hate stinky cheese. I LOATHED the stuff. I was all about Kraft single cheese slices and the occasional Brie at special events. I avoided all other cheeses like the plague. Seriously, I was the most picky eater as a child. You wouldn’t think that from my obvious food maturity (stop rolling your eyes already), but it’s the truth. I relied on the comfort of processed sugary snacks and fruit drinks for most of my childhood life (basically anything I could sneak when my mom wasn’t looking).
Oh and I was the kid that fed her veggies to the dog.
Please hide your shock and embarrassment. At least I came around to the idea of delicious food and smelly cheese.
Oven Fried Goat Cheese with Honey & Fig Jam
ingredients
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 1/2 cup bleu cheese
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp ground pepper
- 1 Tbsp ground thyme
- 24 tsp fig jam 1 tsp per fried cheese ball
- honey or agave nectar for drizzling
instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, mash cheeses together with a fork. Once combined, roll cheese mixture into 24 balls. Freeze for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Beat eggs in a small bowl for the egg wash. Combine the bread crumbs, pepper, and thyme on a small plate. Take a cheese ball and dip in the egg wash, covering the entire ball thoroughly. Roll in breadcrumb mixture, coating well, and set on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silpat. Repeat for each cheese ball until done.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow them to cool and remove to a plate. Drizzle with honey or agave nectar and place 1 tsp of fig jam on top of each fried cheese ball.
about meghan
Meghan Yager is the recipe developer, food photographer, and creative force behind Cake ‘n Knife, where everyday moments are celebrated with bold, flavor-forward recipes. From cozy cocktails to bold appetizers and indulgent desserts, her approachable style brings people together around food worth sharing. Meghan’s work has been featured by Good Housekeeping, Oprah Daily, Today, Woman’s Day, and The Huffington Post. She lives in Denver, where she brings big flavor and a little sass to every bite.
