Bruschetta Cheese Ball
Welcome to the ultimate crowd-pleaser: the Bruschetta Cheese Ball! This delightful appetizer combines the vibrant flavors of classic bruschetta with a creamy cheese blend, making it perfect for parties or cozy nights at home. Bursting with fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of garlic, this cheese ball is not only easy to prepare but also offers make-ahead convenience for busy hosts. Serve it with toasted baguette slices or crisp vegetable sticks, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 12.35 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheese mix (mozzarella and Parmesan)
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup olives (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Chop half of the sun-dried tomatoes for mixing into the cheese ball and set the other half aside for garnish.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheese mix, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Toast panko breadcrumbs in melted butter over medium heat until golden brown.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in toasted breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg