In the culinary world, goat cheese medallions stand out as delectable morsels of creamy and tangy delight. These rounds of excellence, often coated in breadcrumbs or nuts and then pan-fried to golden perfection, offer a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalize the taste buds. Whether served as an appetizer, main course, or even as part of a delightful cheese plate, goat cheese medallions have earned their place as a culinary treasure. In this comprehensive guide, we embark on a journey to uncover the secrets behind crafting the perfect goat cheese medallions, providing a step-by-step roadmap to achieving culinary greatness.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND BEET NOODLE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE MEDALLIONS AND PISTACHIO VINAIGRETTE
The warm goat cheese medallions take this salad to a whole new level. I like to serve this as a main dish salad with a nice crusty baguette on the side.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place bread crumbs and flour onto 2 separate plates. Place beaten egg in a small bowl. Divide goat cheese in 1/2 and roll into two balls. Flatten the balls to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Coat both cheese medallions with flour; dip into beaten egg. Coat evenly with bread crumbs. Spoon chopped pistachios on top of each, gently pressing into cheese. Place in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut beet and sweet potato into spirals using a spiralizer. Remove stem, seeds, and ribs from peppers; cut into rings. Spread out vegetables on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Remove cheese medallions from the refrigerator and make space for them on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables have softened and cheese medallions have slightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
- While cheese and vegetables are cooling, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, shallot, shelled pistachios, flat-leaf parsley, vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard in a food processor. Puree on high until the mixture is completely liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide spinach between 2 plates. Top with beet and sweet potato spirals, sweet pepper rings, and a cheese medallion. Drizzle vinaigrette on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 51.1 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 540.6 mg, Sugar 14.5 g
GOAT CHEESE MEDALLIONS
Baked, breaded slices of mild, soft goat cheese make excellent additions to salad, garnishes or crisp/tender appetizers. Very easy, very quick, very good.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 6 goat cheese slices
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°; lightly oil a baking sheet; cut the goat cheese crosswise into six pieces; whisk the egg and water together and place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish.
- Dip the cheese slices into the egg wash, dredge them in the bread crumbs and place them on the baking sheet; bake for 6 minutes or until lightly golden but not melted; cool.
PINK BEET RISOTTO WITH CRISPY GOAT CHEESE MEDALLIONS
Grated beets add gorgeous pink color and a subtle earthy flavor and sweetness to this creamy, cheesy risotto. The crispy goat cheese medallions add a crunchy topping with a soft and tangy melted center.
Provided by Alejandra Ramos
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- For the risotto: Combine the broth with 2 cups water in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low gentle simmer.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
- While the onions cook, run a knife over the shredded beets to chop them into rice-size pieces, or remove the shredding blade from the food processor, insert the chopping blade, add the beets and pulse to chop.
- Add the beets and garlic to the Dutch oven. Season with salt and pepper. Add the rice and stir well to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, to gently "toast" the rice, about 1 minute. Stir in the wine or vermouth and let cook until the liquid is absorbed. Add 1 1/2 cups of the hot broth, stir, then let simmer, stirring regularly, until the broth is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Continue adding the remaining hot broth about 1 cup at time, stirring regularly and letting it absorb before adding more. Keep stirring in the hot broth until the risotto is loose and creamy and the grains of rice are tender with a tiny hint of an al dente bite (you may not use all of the broth), about 25 minutes total.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, grated cheese and the 2 ounces goat cheese. Stir until evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, as needed.
- While the risotto cooks, make the goat cheese medallions: Slice the goat cheese into 3/4-inch-thick rounds. If desired, use your hands to gently form each into a heart shape.
- Put the flour and panko in two separate shallow baking dishes. Season each with a pinch of salt. In a third dish, beat the egg with 2 tablespoons water until frothy.
- Dip each of the goat cheese medallions in the flour until well coated, then dip into the egg, then finally in the panko until fully coated, then back into the egg, then again in the panko for a final coat. (The double panko coat will make these extra crunchy!)
- Place the medallions on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake until crunchy and golden, about 10 minutes.
- Divide the risotto into serving bowls and top with the crispy goat cheese medallions. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Ensure that the goat cheese is cold and firm before handling it. This will prevent it from crumbling.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the goat cheese. This will give you clean, even slices.
- For a crispy coating, roll the goat cheese medallions in breadcrumbs or crushed nuts before pan-frying them.
- If you want a more flavorful coating, marinate the goat cheese medallions in herbs, spices, or a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice before cooking them.
- Serve the goat cheese medallions with a variety of accompaniments, such as grilled vegetables, roasted nuts, or a drizzle of honey.
Conclusion:
Goat cheese medallions are a versatile and delicious appetizer or main course. They can be prepared in a variety of ways, and they can be served with a variety of accompaniments. With their creamy texture and tangy flavor, goat cheese medallions are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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