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Baked Goat Cheese Balls

Delicious crispy crunchy and creamy baked goat cheese balls that melt in your mouth and are perfect over salads, in wraps, or as a snack!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 goat cheese balls
Calories: 369 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-8 cloves garlic
  • ½ lemon sliced
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Italian herbs seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  2. Slice goat cheese into 6 discs. Gently press into ball shape, including any cheese that may crumble off as it is sliced. 
  3. Add to a small dish or plate and cover with olive oil, garlic cloves, and lemon slices. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at least 1 hour, up to overnight, in the refrigerator. 
  4. In a plate or shallow bowl, mix panko, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. 
  5. Remove cheese from olive oil marinade and roll in panko, making sure to coat cheese well in breadcrumbs and seasoning. 
  6. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 
  7. Bake 15 minutes, flipping once if desired (carefully slide onto spatula to flip), until breadcrumbs are golden brown. 
  8. Remove from oven and let set at least 5 minutes before moving from baking pan. 
  9. Serve! 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2goat cheese balls Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 1313mg (55%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6goat cheese balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369

% Daily Value*

Serving 2goat cheese balls
Calories 369kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 1313mg 55%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.