Hazelnut-Crusted Goat Cheese Nibblers

From Homebasics Winter 2007

• Ready In: 9 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
•  flour
• 8  ounces  goat cheese, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup hazelnuts, finely ground
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise (optional)

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, dredge each goat cheese slice in flour, dip into the egg and then coat with hazelnuts.
2. Fry cheese slices in hot oil for 1 minute per side or until golden brown.
3. Drain on paper towels and serve warm. You can dip the goat cheese nibblers in mayonnaise if you want.