Cornmeal-Crusted Goat Cheese with Hot Tomato Salsa Recipe Recipe

Name: Cornmeal-Crusted Goat Cheese with Hot Tomato Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup milk; 2 cups coarse cornmeal; 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns; 1 cup flour; 9 ounces soft goat cheese; 1 tablespoon roasted, peeled, and diced green chile or pureed chipotles en adobo; 2 cups vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 teaspoons cumin seed, toasted and ground; 4 medium tomatoes, diced; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 cups coarse cornmeal
1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
1 cup flour
9 ounces soft goat cheese
1 tablespoon roasted, peeled, and diced green chile or pureed chipotles en adobo
2 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons cumin seed, toasted and ground
4 medium tomatoes, diced
Salt to taste

1
Whip eggs and milk together.
2
Mix cornmeal and peppercorns together.
3
Place flour on a piece of wax paper.
4
Combine goat cheese and chile; then divide the mixture into six equal parts.
5
Roll into balls, and flatten at opposite ends for stability.
6
Dredge the goat cheese mixture in flour, followed by the egg wash, and ending with the cornmeal mixture, being careful to coat the cheese completely.
7
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F and fry the cheese until golden brown.
8
Remove the cheese with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.
9
Serve with hot tomato salsa.
10
Heat oil in a saucepan.
11
Saute onion until golden, adding the garlic during the last minute.
12
Add the cumin, tomatoes, and salt and simmer about 5 minutes, or until flavors come together.

1740

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 cups coarse cornmeal, 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal-Crusted Goat Cheese with Hot Tomato Salsa Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cornmeal-Crusted Goat Cheese with Hot Tomato Salsa Recipe

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