Description
Creamy appetizer combining Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, fresh and sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Coated in crispy panko with sun-dried tomatoes and basil, served with toasted baguette slices and crackers.
Ingredients
Cheese Ball:
1 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
1 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
¼ cup sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped and seeds removed
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and dried
½ cup chopped basil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
¼–½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
Panko Coating:
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp diced sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and dried
3 tbsp chopped basil
Garnish:
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, chiffonade
Dippers:
1–2 baguettes, sliced
Olive oil for brushing
Crackers (optional)
Instructions
Mix all cheese ball ingredients until combined. Shape into a ball, wrap, and chill 2–24 hours.
Toast buttered panko until golden; cool and mix with sun-dried tomatoes and basil.
Roll cheese ball in panko mixture evenly.
Garnish with chopped tomato and basil.
Bake baguette slices brushed with olive oil at 425°F for 6–8 minutes.
Serve cheese ball with toasts and crackers.
Notes
Do not microwave cream cheese to soften.
Remove moisture from tomatoes for texture.
Chill cheese ball for best flavor melding.
Prepare coating fresh for crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes (baguette)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: bruschetta cheese ball, creamy appetizer, herb cheese ball, party cheese ball, toasted baguette dip