Baked Goat Cheese Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Is it OK to heat goat cheese? ›

When baked in the oven, goat cheese gets warm and soft, but doesn't melt into a puddle like cheddar or mozzarella would. Refrigerating the breadcrumb coated rounds before baking ensures that the crust will have time to crisp and turn golden without overcooking the goat cheese.

Pour 1 cup milk into the saucepan while stirring; add goat cheese and stir to melt. Stir remaining milk into the mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, and cook until you reach your desired texture, 5 to 10 minutes more; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

Nutritional value: Goat cheese contains essential nutrients such as vitamins A, B and D, and minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. Compared to regular cheese, goat cheese typically has fewer calories and fats. This makes goat cheese a healthier option for those watching their calorie intake.

Adding Flavors

You can mix herbs, fruit, jam, nuts, seeds, or even balsamic vinegar right into the goat cheese. To get a swirly ribbon of honey, jam, or balsamic, put a layer of cheese down, then drizzle your preferred sauce on top, then another layer of cheese to fully cover the sauce.

Goat cheese is a delicious addition to a number of different recipes, but did you know you can actually just cook it on its own? Try making your own breaded cheese balls or rounds—you can bake or pan-fry them for an easy, creamy treat.

Goat cheese is another contender that won't melt the same way as other cheeses on this list. Made using acid rather than rennet, goat cheeses tend to become grainy and hold its shape when melted. But the water in a super young goat cheese will actually help the cheese melt easily.

Place the goats' cheese rounds onto a baking sheet and place under a moderate grill. Grill for 2-3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and begun to brown. To serve, place the salad leaves into a large serving bowl. Add the marinated vegetables and top with the grilled goats' cheese.

Goat cheese is full of beneficial probiotics, a healthy kind of bacteria. Probiotics colonize the intestines and compete with any unhealthy bacteria or pathogens that they find there. This can improve the effectiveness of your immune system and reduce your vulnerability to illness.

In fact, the question here shouldn't be “can” I eat the rind, more like “should” I eat the rind, because (unless the cheese is coated with an inedible substance like wax or cloth), rinds are totally safe to eat. At the end of the day, it really comes down to your personal preference.

Many of the microorganisms present in goat milk cheese, yoghurt and other byproducts are beneficial to human health. In addition to their anti-inflammatory action, they promote positive effects on intestinal functions.

Why don't I like goat cheese? ›

Why are some people afraid to try such a delicious delicacy? Some people have never tried goat cheese because they are picky eaters and don't like trying something new. Others have tried goat cheese before and despised it because of a tangy, strong flavor that is associated with goat cheese known as “goatyness'.

Rubbery cheese can happen when an excess amount of rennet is used, too much rennet equals a rubber ball, too little, soup!

How well a cheese can melt depends on its moisture content, age, and acidity. Old, grate-ables like Parmigiano aren't flexible enough to melt. Tangy freshies like feta and goat cheese soften, but won't get gooey. And squishies like brie and Taleggio liquefy into an oozing puddle when heated.

Place goat cheese on microwavable dish and pour jam on top. Heat in microwave for 35-45 seconds. Remove from microwave and serve warm with crackers, graham crackers or bread and enjoy!

Cold goat cheese is firmer than warm. But goat cheese is soft so it will cut easily with a butter knife or cheese knife, even cold. However, as the cheese warms it will cling to the knife.

You can reheat in the microwave for just 30-60 seconds.