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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat, set aside.
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If using the blue cheese, place it in a medium size bowl and add the goat cheese.
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Using a fork, mash the blue cheese and goat cheese together.
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Using your hands, roll the cheese mixture into 24 balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
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If you are not using the blue cheese, just slice the log into 24 pieces and, using your hands, roll each piece into a ball.
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Place on prepared baking sheet.
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Lightly beat eggs in a small bowl.
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Fill a plate or shallow bowl with the breadcrumbs.
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Dip the goat cheese ball in the egg wash first.
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Roll it around so it is completely covered.
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Then drop them into the panko breadcrumbs.
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Toss the breadcrumbs onto the ball and gently roll to coat.
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Place back on prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat until all 24 ball are coated.
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Place in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
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Allow the balls to set for 5-10 minutes before tossing with the Buffalo sauce.
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While the goat cheese balls bake, make the Buffalo sauce sauce.
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Combine in a medium size bowl the melted butter, hot sauce and seasoned salt.
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Whisk with a fork until combined.
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Once the goat cheese balls have cooled off a bit, use a fork and dip each ball in the Buffalo sauce, covering completely.
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Drip off any excess Buffalo sauce and place back on the baking sheet.
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Once all balls have been tossed with the Buffalo sauce, place them back in the oven for 5 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes.
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Remove the balls from the pan and serve alongside greens and any extra sauce you have for dipping.
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Note: If you use the blue cheese, the balls will be a little harder to handle when warm.
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The blue cheese melts more, while for the most part, the goat cheese holds it shape.
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With that said, adding the blue cheese is delicious and once the balls sit out for a few minutes, they firm up and are much more manageable.
