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Goat Cheese Croquettes

Published: Mar 22, 2022 · Modified: Jan 28, 2024 by Ali

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These crispy goat cheese croquettes are an appetizer that everyone will love! Creamy goat cheese mixed with thyme, breaded with Panko and fried until crispy and golden. Then drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with finely chopped walnuts and almonds.

Goat cheese croquettes drizzled with honey, almonds and walnuts, on a dark grey plate.

If you love goat cheese, there are so many creative ways to incorporate it into a variety of recipes. Try this strawberry goat cheese salad, this goat cheese mac and cheese or this fig & goat cheese pizza.

For other appetizers, try these coconut shrimp or these air fryer onion rings.

Recipe Highlights

  • These goat cheese croquettes are a crispy & flavorful appetizer that everyone will enjoy.
  • Goat cheese + thyme + honey + walnuts + almonds all taste delicious together.
  • These croquettes are easy to prepare and freeze ahead of time.
  • It’s a great recipe to use up leftover goat cheese.
  • The recipe can be adjusted to tone down the goat cheese flavor for those who aren’t goat cheese lovers.
Close up overhead view of fried goat cheese croquettes sprinkled with walnuts and almond slices.

Ways to Serve Goat Cheese Croquettes

  • As a party appetizer. These are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for a crowd. Serve them on a platter with toothpicks for guests.
  • As a side dish. A few goat cheese croquettes on the side of a main dish make a delicious addition to any meal.
  • On salad. Add them to any salad that would go well with goat cheese, such as in this strawberry goat cheese salad.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Ingredients needed to make the croquettes.
  • Goat Cheese: Use a high quality, plain goat cheese that you enjoy the taste of. You can substitute this with a flavored goat cheese, such as a cranberry goat cheese or herbed goat cheese, but if you do, don’t add in the extra dried thyme.
  • Thyme: Dried thyme adds some flavoring to the goat cheese and goes well with the honey topping. Dried rosemary would work well as a substitute.
  • Flour: This is for the first step of the breading process.
  • Egg: Egg is used to coat the croquettes after being dipped in flour and helps make the bread crumbs stick.
  • Panko Breadcrumbs: Don’t substitute Panko breadcrumbs for regular bread crumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are much lighter and crispier. You should be able to find them in your local grocery store, but if not, you can find them online.
  • Honey: A little drizzle of honey on top of these croquettes adds a bit of sweetness.
  • Nuts: A combination of finely chopped walnuts and sliced almonds add extra crunch and flavor. You could substitute these for pistachios or pecans.
  • Canola Oil: Canola oil or vegetable oil work well for frying. Do not use olive oil.

Equipment

  • A small baking sheet that will fit in your freezer.
  • Parchment paper to place the goat cheese croquettes on.
  • 3 small bowls for your breading station.
  • A small frying pan with high edges for deep frying.
  • A splatter screen to prevent oil splashes when frying.
  • A slotted spoon to add and remove the goat cheese croquettes from the frying pan.
  • Cocktail picks for serving the croquettes.

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, use a fork to mix the goat cheese and thyme together until evenly combined. 

Step 2: Use your hands to roll the goat cheese into small 2 teaspoon-sized balls. 

Process photos illustrating steps 1 and 2.

Step 3: Bread each croquette. First dip each one into the flour, then coat it in the egg, then dip it into the Panko, pressing so the bread crumbs stick well. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes. 

Step 4: Heat an inch of oil in a deep frying pan to 350F to 365F. Cook each goat cheese croquette until golden brown and crispy. Turn the croquettes as they cook so all sides are cooked. This should take about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil. Place them on a serving plate. 

Photos illustrating steps 3 and 4.

Step 5: Drizzle the honey over the croquettes. Then, sprinkle the finely chopped walnuts and sliced almonds on top.

A spoonful of honey being drizzled over the croquettes.

Make Ahead & Storage

Make ahead: These goat cheese croquettes don’t store well once cooked. The best way to prepare these ahead of time is to bread them, but not fry them. Instead, store them in an airtight ziploc bag until you are ready to cook them.

Before frying, let them partially thaw at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. They may take a bit longer to cook than croquettes that were not fully frozen.

Storage: These croquettes are best enjoyed fresh. Try to only fry as many as you plan on eating. That being said, if you do have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.

Reheat them in the oven or mini oven at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes until warm.

Fried goat cheese croquettes on a round dark grey plate, with one croquette smashed open.

Expert Tips

  • Fully coat the goat cheese in egg. When breading the croquettes, make sure the egg completely coats and sticks to the ball of goat cheese. This makes sure the Panko crumbs will hold well.
  • Don’t skip freezing the croquettes. It is important to let the croquettes sit in the freezer for 20 minutes before frying them, otherwise they will fall apart.
  • Test the oil temperature before frying. When deep frying, use a thermometer to check the temperature of the oil is between 350F and 365F. If the oil isn’t hot enough, the croquettes will absorb too much oil. If the oil is too hot, it will cook the outside too quickly and won’t warm the inside enough.
  • Shallow fry the croquettes instead of deep frying them. For a healthier option, shallow fry the croquettes. Put just a small layer of oil in the pan for frying. You will need to turn the croquettes more frequently so all sides are cooked. It will also take an extra 1 to 2 minutes for each croquette to cook.
Close up of a single goat cheese croquette on a metal cocktail pick.

Variations

  • Make them larger. Croquettes typically have an oblong shape and are a bit larger in size than these goat cheese ones. Double the size you make each croquette if you prefer that shape. Keep in mind that larger croquettes will taste more strongly of goat cheese.
  • Add in some mozzarella. For people who don’t like the strong tanginess of goat cheese, adding in mozzarella can balance out the flavor. Make each croquette out of 1 teaspoon of goat cheese and 1 teaspoon of finely grated mozzarella cheese.
  • Use flavored goat cheese. Goat cheese is often sold in different flavors, such as cranberry, blueberry or mixed herbs. If you substitute the plain goat cheese for a flavored one, don’t add in the extra dried thyme.
Goat cheese croquettes on a round plate, next to a small golden spoon.

FAQ

Can you freeze goat cheese croquettes?

Yes. But it is best to freeze the croquettes before they have been fried. Bread the croquettes and freeze them until you want to serve them.

Why are my croquettes falling apart when I’m cooking them?

If the croquettes are falling apart while you are frying them, it is likely because they aren’t frozen enough. Put the uncooked ones back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.

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Goat cheese croquettes drizzled with honey, almonds and walnuts, on a dark grey plate.

Goat Cheese Croquettes


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  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 croquettes 1x
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Description

These crispy goat cheese croquettes are an appetizer that everyone will love!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3.5 oz (100g) goat cheese
  • 2 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 7 tbsp Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tbsp walnuts, finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp sliced almonds, finely chopped
  • Canola oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Line a small baking sheet or freezer-friendly plate with parchment paper. Set aside for now.
  2. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix the goat cheese and thyme together, until evenly combined.
  3. Using your hands, roll the goat cheese mixture into balls. Each croquette should contain about 2 teaspoons of goat cheese. You should be able to make about 10 goat cheese croquettes.
  4. Next, set up your breading station. Set out three small bowls: one with the flour, one with the egg (beaten) and one with the Panko bread crumbs.
  5. Dip each goat cheese croquette into the flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip the croquette into the egg, making sure the egg coats all of the flour. Then press the croquette into the Panko bread crumbs until it is fully coated. Place it on the prepared plate with parchment paper. Complete for all the goat cheese croquettes.
  6. Put the goat cheese croquettes in the freezer for 20 minutes. This step is important to make sure they don’t fall apart when frying them.
  7. Using a small deep frying pan, heat 1 inch of cooking oil to 350F to 365F. Use a thermometer to measure the temperature.
  8. When the oil is ready, add in the goat cheese croquettes, cooking a few at a time. Fry them until the outside is golden and crispy. Turn them occasionally to fry each side. Each croquette should take about 45 seconds to 1 minute to cook. When ready, use a slotted spoon to remove the croquettes from the pan. Place on a serving plate.
  9. Next, add the topping. Drizzle the honey over the croquettes. Then, sprinkle the finely chopped walnuts and almonds over top.
  10. Let the croquettes cool for a couple minutes before biting into them. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutrition info: The nutrition information is calculated prior to frying the croquettes. There is too much variation person to person during the frying process to accurately calculate nutrition information after.
  • Don’t skip freezing the croquettes. It is important to let the croquettes sit in the freezer for 20 minutes before frying them, otherwise they will fall apart.
  • Test the oil temperature before frying. When deep frying, use a thermometer to check the temperature of the oil is between 350F and 365F. If the oil isn’t hot enough, the croquettes will absorb too much oil. If the oil is too hot, it will cook the outside too quickly and won’t warm the inside enough.
  • Shallow fry the croquettes instead of deep frying them. For a healthier option, shallow fry the croquettes. Put just a small layer of oil in the pan for frying. You will need to turn the croquettes more frequently so all sides are cooked. It will also take an extra 1 to 2 minutes for each croquette to cook.
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 croquette
  • Calories: 68
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 87mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6.7g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 3.4g
  • Cholesterol: 71mg

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Comments

  1. CJ

    January 28, 2025 at 2:43 pm

    How would I reheat them if I make and cook them a few hours before serving? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ali

      April 04, 2025 at 11:32 am

      I would use an air fryer if you have one!

      Reply
  2. Andrea

    September 05, 2023 at 7:26 pm

    These goat cheese croquettes look and sound amazing. I love the honey and nuts drizzled on top.

    Reply
  3. Dina and Bruce

    September 05, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    We had something similar at a restaurant a few years ago. I wanted to come home and make them, and NOW we did! EVEN better than the ones that we had! Thank you! Yum!

    Reply
  4. Jess

    September 05, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    Oh my yum! Perfect appetizer!

    Reply
  5. Erik

    September 05, 2023 at 6:12 pm

    So great for finger foods at a family gathering. The flavor is fantastic!

    Reply

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