Wesson Recipes

Fried Goat Cheese & Caramelized Shallot Balls

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Cooking Time

2.5 hours (includes 2+ hours of freezer time)

Prep Time

10 mins

Serving Size

10 balls

Recipe creation by @bon__abbetit

These crispy, golden goat cheese and caramelized shallot balls are the ultimate holiday appetizer. Made by @bon__abbetit, this recipe features creamy goat cheese, sweet and savory caramelized shallots, and fresh herbs like sage and thyme—all rolled into bite-sized balls. After a quick freeze, they’re coated in flour, egg, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs before being fried to perfection in Wesson Canola Oil. The result? A crispy exterior and a gooey, flavorful center that’s simply irresistible.

The Wesson Canola Oil plays a key role in making these even better—its neutral, clean taste lets the rich flavors of the cheese and shallots shine through without any oily aftertaste. Whether you’re serving them as a holiday treat or a party snack, these fried goat cheese and caramelized shallot balls are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Perfect for making ahead and frying just before serving, these little bites of goodness are best served hot with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Try them out and elevate your next gathering with this delicious, family-favorite recipe!

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CONTAINS:

Dairy (goat cheese)

Ingredients

Fried Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Balls

Goat Cheese 10 oz.

Shallots 3 .

Honey (or Hot Honey) 2 tbsp.

Flour 3/4 cup.

Eggs, beaten 2 .

Panko Bread Crumbs 2 cups.

Wesson Canola Oil to fry.

Sage, fresh as desired.

Thyme, fresh as desired.

Method

Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Balls

Step 1: Thinly slice shallots and add to a skillet with 1 tbsp butter, a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook stirring often on medium to low heat for about 15 min or until the shallots are cooked down and a deep brown.

Step 2: Add goat cheese to a bowl with caramelized shallots, chopped sage & thyme, (about
1tsp of each) and a drizzle of honey. Season with salt and pepper. Mix and then divide goat cheese into equal sized balls. Add to a parchment lined baking sheet and transfer to the freezer for until they freeze completely, about 45 min.

Eggwash

Step 3: Meanwhile, set out three shallow bowls and fill one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko. Season each with salt and pepper.

Step 4: When the goat cheese balls are fully frozen, dredge in flour, egg then breadcrumbs. Make sure to tap off excess between each bowl and work a few goat cheese balls at a time.

Once all the balls are coated, transfer back to the fridge for at least another hour (or overnight) to get completely frozen again.

Assembly Method

Step 5: Add Wesson Canola oil to a deep pan and fill up about 1 inch. Heat oil until it gets between 350-360 degrees and then add goat cheese balls a few at a time. If you don’t have a thermometer to check oil, add a few breadcrumbs to the oil and see if they bubble. If they' re bubbling, the oil should be ready. Step 6: Cook the balls about a minute and a half a side, or until they are golden brown. Transfer to a cooling rack. Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with more herbs for serving. These are best served hot. Enjoy!