Goat Cheese Balls with Sage Honey
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The following recipe and photography were provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
Elevate any celebration or event with these irresistible Goat Cheese Balls with Sage Honey that offer the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy textures and sweet and savory flavors.
Featuring Heinen’s Hand-Selected goat cheese and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, these flavorful bites are best served over a bed of microgreens with a drizzle of a sweet and herby sage honey.
Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or a formal celebration, these cheesy bites will wow your guest’s eyes and taste buds.
Pro Tip: Make a double batch to store in the freezer so you can have these delicious bites ready to fry up and serve at a moment’s notice!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s great for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or a casual get-together, these Goat Cheese Balls with Sage Honey are the ideal appetizer. They pair effortlessly with a variety of other dishes, making them a versatile option. After all, who could resist a crunchy, creamy, cheesy bite?
- Heinen’s Hand-Selected goat cheese steals the show. Heinen’s high-quality goat cheese is perfectly soft and creamy and adds a tangy kick to each bite. Best served warm, the cheese melts beautifully, creating the ultimate balance of creamy and crunchy textures when paired with the crispy panko breadcrumbs.
- The sage honey adds an elevated twist. Heinen’s honey, simmered with fragrant sage leaves, perfectly complements the rich, tangy goat cheese. A drizzle of this sweet, aromatic glaze is the perfect finishing touch to each savory cheese bite.
Goat Cheese Balls with Sage Honey
Cook time: 15min Prep time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6-10
Ingredients
For the Goat Cheese Balls
- 16 oz. Heinen’s hand-selected goat cheese
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 Heinen’s cage free eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Heinen’s panko bread crumbs
- 3 cups Heinen’s avocado oil, for frying
- Flaky salt, for serving
- Vigeo Gardens microgreens, for serving
For the Sage Honey
- 1/2 cup Heinen’s honey
- 10 fresh sage leaves
Instructions
- Roll the goat cheese into 20, 1 tablespoon size balls.
- Place the flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs in three separate small bowls.
- Dip each goat cheese ball in the flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture. Ensure the goat cheese balls are fully coated in the breadcrumbs.
- Place goat cheese balls on a lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Heat the avocado oil to 350ºF in a medium-size saucepan. Once the oil is hot, fry five goat cheese balls at a time. They should only take 30 seconds to cook. Repeat until all of the goat cheese balls are fried.
- Make the sage honey by combining the honey and fresh sage leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a light simmer, then remove from the heat.
- Place the goat cheese balls on top of a bed of microgreens. Sprinkle with flaky salt and drizzle with the sage honey. Serve warm.
