These savory appetizer cheese balls have been elevated with goat cheese (chevre) and prosciutto. The cranberries add just a hint of sweetness. Make them for friends and family, and they'll be sure to be a hit!
recipe credit: www.tasteofhome.com
Ingredients:
2/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup stone ground mustard
2 1/2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 packages (11 ounces each) fresh goat cheese
2 cups dried cranberries, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
3 eggs
3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
3/4 cup pistachios
1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1 inch strips
oil for deep frying
Instructions:
In a small bowl combine the cranberry sauce, mustard, honey, and cayenne. Set aside.
In a separate small bowl, combine the goat cheese, cranberries, rosemary, and thyme. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on baking sheet.
Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, combine panko bread crumbs and pistashios.
Dip each ball into the eggs first, then bread crumb mixture. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around the ball and secure with an appetizer skewer.
In a deep pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry the balls, a few at a time, for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.