Goat Cheese "Croquettes"


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Ingredients:

  • 1 Goat Cheese “Log” (approx 4 oz)
  • 1 Cup Panko - Italian Seasoned (Japanese Breadcrumbs see notes below)
  • Raspberry Vinegrette to liking
  • 5 oz (approx) Baby Mixed Salad Greens
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Cup Flour

Directions


1. Place 3 bowls next to each other on your workspace.  Fill the first with flour, the second with a lightly beaten egg with just a splash of water added, and the third with panko.

2. Slice the Goat Cheese into 8 slices

3. Roll the slices into small roundish balls.

4. Dip the ball into the flour, then the egg, then the panko, coating evenly.  Place on a small plate.  When all are done move plate to refrigerator for ½ hour or so.

5. Heat a saucepan to medium heat, pouring extra virgin olive oil in to cover the bottom nicely, (bout 1/8” deep)

6. Take one of the panko balls and fry gently, rotating till all sides are lightly browned.  Place on a plate on paper towels to drain.  Repeat till all are done.

7. Place a servings worth of salad greens on plate.  Use dressing as desired. Place goat cheese croquettes on top of salad.  Salt and pepper if you like.  

Enjoy!

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