Bushra Griffith
Goat cheese is a versatile ingredient that can be baked into bread or fried to create a range of delicious dishes. From savoury loaf cakes to fried goat cheese appetizers, there are many ways to enjoy this tangy cheese. For instance, goat cheese can be sliced, coated in a breading mixture, and fried to create a warm, gooey appetizer or salad topping. Alternatively, it can be baked into a loaf of bread, either on its own or with additional ingredients like garlic, rosemary, or figs, to create a savoury treat that can be served with drinks or as an appetizer.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Type of Dish | Side Dish, Appetizer, Bread |
| Ingredients | Goat Cheese, Bread, Flour, Egg, Bread Crumbs, Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Herbs |
| Additional Ingredients | Mozzarella Cheese, Parsley, Garlic, Honey, Fruits, Vegetables |
| Preparation Time | 50 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 20-40 minutes |
| Oven Temperature | 350°F |
| Pan Type | 8-9 inch loaf pan |
| Pan Coating | Butter, Baking Spray, Oil Spray |
| Serving Temperature | Warm, Room Temperature |
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What You'll Learn
Goat Cheese and Fig Quick Bread
This recipe is a French treat, where savory loaf cakes are often served with drinks before dinner. The combination of tangy goat cheese, sweet figs, and honey, along with savory herbs, creates a delightful flavor profile. The bread is pleasantly crumbly and can be served slightly warm or at room temperature, cut into thick slices.
Ingredients:
- 4 ounces/115 grams very cold soft goat cheese
- 4 moist, plump dried figs (such as Kalamata), cut into 1/4-inch bits
- 1/3 cup/20 grams finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
- ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 ¾ cups/225 grams all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup/80 milliliters whole milk, lukewarm
- ⅓ cup/80 milliliters olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clementine or 1/2 tangerine
Method:
- Center a rack in the oven and preheat it to 350°F. Coat an 8- to 9-inch loaf pan with baking spray or butter.
- Cut the goat cheese into ½-inch pieces. This step is messy, so don't worry about perfection. Refrigerate the cheese until later.
- In a small bowl, mix the figs, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Keep this fig mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. Then, whisk in the milk, oil, and honey.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture. Use a sturdy spatula to stir until the dough is almost blended; a few streaks of flour are fine.
- Scatter the fig mixture over the dough and add the chilled goat cheese pieces. Grate the zest of the clementine or tangerine over the cheese.
- Using minimal strokes, gently stir everything together. The dough may look lumpy, and that's okay.
- Scrape the dough into the prepared pan, using a spatula to smooth out the top and poke it into the corners.
- Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the cake has pulled away from the sides. To check if it's done, insert a tester into the center; it should come out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a rack. Turn it right side up and serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
Variations and Tips:
- You can use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Feel free to experiment with other cheeses, such as feta.
- Instead of figs, you can use dried tomatoes, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For a different twist, substitute lemon for orange and add various herbs like basil.
- This bread freezes well, so you can make it in advance and enjoy it later.
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Goat Cheese Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- Italian bread (a baguette or another sturdy white bread)
- Unsalted butter (let it soften before starting)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Garlic paste
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded is best)
- Goat cheese (a garlic and herb variety would enhance the flavours in the recipe)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt
- Italian seasoning
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the Italian bread in half lengthwise and place cut side up on a large baking sheet.
- Combine the butter, salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic paste, and cheeses in a medium bowl and mix together with a fork or a hand mixer until evenly combined.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread the butter mixture out evenly on the cut sides of the bread.
- Broil the bread for 2 minutes until the cheese begins to lightly brown and the edges of the bread crisp up.
- Remove from the oven and slice and serve warm.
Tips
- If using salted butter, omit the added salt.
- Goat cheese has a lot of tang, so it is better to control the salt in this recipe.
- You can use 3 minced garlic cloves instead of garlic paste, but the paste gives a smoother and more even flavour.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for a day or two in an airtight container, but this bread is best served fresh and warm out of the oven.
- You can freeze the cheesy garlic spread by itself in an airtight container for a couple of weeks.
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Fried Goat Cheese
This is an easy recipe that combines goat cheese with a simple breading mixture of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. The result is little pockets of warm, gooey cheese surrounded by a golden crust that literally melts in your mouth. Enjoy your fried goat cheese on your favorite salad or as a perfect appetizer.
Ingredients
- Goat Cheese
- Flour
- Egg
- Bread Crumbs
- Olive Oil
Steps
Step 1: Prepare the goat cheese
Slice the creamy goat cheese log into eight thick slices (one-ounce sections). Use your hands to squeeze the goat cheese slices together so each round is nice and tightly packed.
Step 2: Set up a dredging station
In three separate bowls, add the flour, the egg, and the breadcrumbs. You will need 1/4 cup of flour, 1 large egg, and 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs. You can use Italian breadcrumbs, Panko breadcrumbs, or even make your own.
Step 3: Lightly bread the goat cheese
Dip the goat cheese in the flour, fully coating each one, but shaking off the excess. Then dip it in the whipped egg, and finally, the breadcrumbs. Add some freshly ground black pepper to taste. Place each round on a clean plate and refrigerate for at least an hour to ensure they stay together during the cooking process.
Step 4: Lightly fry the goat cheese
Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Drizzle with olive oil, and when hot, place the goat cheese rounds in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for a couple of minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown, then flip to cook the other side. You may need to cook these in small batches depending on your skillet size. You can also use tongs to fry each breaded goat cheese slice, by holding them up in the pan one at a time. Remove the fried cheese to a clean plate.
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Goat Cheese and Herb Quick Bread
Ingredients
- Goat cheese
- Olive oil
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Honey
- Clementine zest
- Flour
- Eggs
- Milk
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Steps
- Centre a rack in the oven and preheat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Coat a 9-inch loaf pan with butter or baking spray.
- Cut the goat cheese into 1/2-inch pieces. This will be a sticky job, so don't worry about perfection. Refrigerate the cheese until needed.
- In a small bowl, mix together the figs, parsley, rosemary, and thyme.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until blended, then whisk in the remaining wet ingredients.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ones and use a sturdy spatula to stir until the dough is almost blended.
- Scatter the fig mixture over the dough and then cover with the chilled bits of goat cheese.
- Grate the zest of the clementine or tangerine over the cheese.
- Bake the bread until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes.
You can also experiment with different ingredients. For example, you can use a neutral oil, dried tomatoes instead of figs, basil instead of parsley, or lemon instead of orange. You can also try adding some shredded emmental, cheddar, or jack cheese.
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Goat Cheese-Garlic Toasts
Ingredients
- Goat cheese
- Bread (baguette or Italian bread)
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Chives
- Thyme
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Bay leaves (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 275°F with a rack in the middle position.
- Place the garlic heads cut-side down in a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, then add olive oil, thyme, and bay leaves. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1½ hours.
- Remove the pan from the oven and uncover. Using tongs, turn over the largest garlic head; the cloves should be lightly browned and a skewer inserted into the center cloves should meet no resistance. If needed, re-cover and continue to bake until the garlic is done.
- Transfer the garlic to a plate and set aside. Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaves, and reserve the oil.
- Toast your bread slices. You can toast them in the oven or on a grill brushed with the garlic-infused oil.
- In a bowl, blend the goat cheese with the parsley, chives, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Rub the toasts with the garlic.
- Spread the goat cheese on top of the toasts.
- Serve the toasts warm or at room temperature. You can also serve them with a drizzle of honey.
Tips
- You can serve these toasts as an appetizer or alongside a thick soup, like tomato soup or butternut squash soup. They also go well with a hearty stew, like chunky chili.
- If you prefer a more casual approach to serving, place the bread on a platter and offer each of the components in its own serving dish, then let diners build their own toasts.
- You can also slice leftover baguette diagonally and keep it in the freezer so you can make these toasts in minutes.
- Any leftover garlic oil can be covered and refrigerated for up to a week. You can use it in your vinaigrette or for frying eggs, or toss some with steamed or roasted vegetables.
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Frequently asked questions
You'll want to buy soft goat cheese in a log, so you can easily slice it into one-ounce sections.
You will need flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. You can use all-purpose flour, or another type of flour if you prefer. Italian breadcrumbs are ideal, but you can also use Panko or homemade breadcrumbs.
You will need a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, or another oil such as canola or avocado oil. You will also need three separate bowls for your dredging station, and a cast iron skillet.
Cut the goat cheese into eight thick slices (one-ounce sections). Use your hands to squeeze the goat cheese slices together so each round is nice and tightly packed.
First, dip the goat cheese in the flour, fully coating each one, but shaking off any excess. Then dip the cheese in the whipped egg, and finally, the breadcrumbs. You can add some black pepper to taste.
