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5 from 2 votes

Fried Goat Cheese

Just four simple ingredients are needed to make Fried Goat Cheese. Excellent for pairing with salad recipes or a delicious appetizer!
Prep Time4 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 282.4
Author: Taryn Scarfone

Ingredients

  • 10 oz goat cheese sliced 3/4 - 1 inch thick
  • 1/4 cup egg whites or beaten egg
  • 3/4 cup pecans very finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp salted butter
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Coat each slice of goat cheese in the egg and then the pecans.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Fry the slices of nut crusted goat cheese in the melted butter for 3-4 minutes on each side. You want the nuts to brown and the cheese to be warm throughout.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 282.4 | Carbohydrates: 1.8g | Protein: 11.1g | Fat: 26.5g | Saturated Fat: 12.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 41.8mg | Sodium: 250.7mg | Potassium: 81.8mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 728.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 77.8mg | Iron: 1.2mg