Hazelnut Crusted Goat Cheese Nibblers

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Hazelnut Crusted Goat Cheese Nibblers! Featuring creamy goat cheese enveloped in a golden, crunchy coating of toasted hazelnuts, panko breadcrumbs, and fresh parsley, these bite-sized delights are a perfect blend of flavor and texture. A touch of honey drizzled over the warm, oven-baked nibblers adds a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with their nutty, savory exterior. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, these elegant hors d'oeuvres are ideal for entertaining or special occasions. Serve them alongside crackers or sliced baguette for an impressive and crowd-pleasing starter. Keywords: hazelnut goat cheese appetizers, bite-sized hors d'oeuvres, elegant baked appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz Goat cheese
• 1 cup Hazelnuts
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 Egg
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 package Crackers or sliced baguette

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Step 2

Place the hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not powdered. Transfer them to a shallow bowl.

Step 3

Mix the panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper with the ground hazelnuts. Set the mixture aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk the egg until beaten. Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl.

Step 5

Divide the goat cheese into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a small ball using your hands.

Step 6

Roll each goat cheese ball first in the flour, then dip it into the whisked egg, and finally coat it generously with the hazelnut-breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated cheese balls onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the tops of the cheese balls to promote even browning in the oven.

Step 8

Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese balls are golden and the hazelnut crust is crisp.

Step 9

Drizzle the nibblers with honey immediately after removing them from the oven.

Step 10

Serve warm with crackers or slices of baguette. Optionally, garnish the plate with extra chopped parsley for presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(788.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3422.0

Total Fat 219.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 374.2mg	0%
Sodium 4108.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 279.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.1g
Protein 96.9g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 648.3mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 533.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 32.2%