Beef Sliders with Fried Goat Cheese, Smashed Raspberries, and Balsamic

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz goat cheese log
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp parsley, chopped
• Oil for frying
• 1/2 cup smashed raspberries (I just smashed mine up with a fork in a small bowl)
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• Shredded lettuce for topping
• 12 buns, toasted on the grill (or a grill pan)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Adapted from cakenknife.com

Preparation

Step 1

Harden goat cheese in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. While the goat cheese is hardening, set up your bowls for dredging. In a small bowl, lightly beat an egg. Put the flour in another small bowl. In a third small bowl, combine panko, garlic powder, and parsley.
Remove goat cheese from freezer and cut into 12 rounds. Add enough oil to a medium sauté pan so it is about ¾ of an inch deep. Heat oil until shimmering over medium-high heat.