Breaded Sauteed Goat Cheese Patties

Ingredients

• 1 cup soft goat cheese
• 1/4 cup fine breadcrumb (I use homemade or Ener-G brand wheat-free)
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1-2 tablespoon olive oil

Optional Accompaniments

• English muffin, or little bread toasts (Kinnikinnick makes a good GF English muffin)
• olives
• thinly sliced radish
• thinly sliced cucumber
• tiny cherry tomatoes

Directions

1. 1

   Place about 2 T of the cheese on a piece of plastic wrap.

2. 2

   Cover with another piece of plastic wrap, and gently pat and"massage" the cheese into a patty 2-inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick.

3. 3

   (You can also skip the plastic wrap, and just use your hands. Dampen them first, so the cheese won't stick.) Repeat with the rest of the cheese.

4. 4

   You should have 8 patties.

5. 5

   Place the bread crumbs on a plate, grind in some fresh black pepper and stir to mix.

6. 6

   Press the cheese patties into the crumbs until coated on both sides and around the edges.

7. 7

   Place a heavy, nonstick skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds, then swirl to coat the pan.

8. 8

   When the skillet is very hot, add the coated cheese patties and saute for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown, adding more oil if necessary.

9. 9

   When they are done to your liking, transfer the sauteed patties to a plate lined with a double-thickness of paper towels.

10. 10

    Serve hot or very warm, sprinkled with more freshly ground black pepper, along with your choice of accompaniments.