Description
Indulge in these crispy and creamy Baked Goat Cheese Balls that are bursting with flavor. These appetizing cheese bites are perfect for entertaining or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Balls:
- 8 oz goat cheese (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper. Roll into balls and freeze.
- Set up breading station: Place flour, beaten egg, and panko in separate bowls. Coat cheese balls in flour, egg, and panko.
- Bake: Bake the coated cheese balls for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with honey, marinara, or on a salad.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-coat the cheese balls.
- You can prep and freeze these ahead of time and bake straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
