Bruschetta Cheese Ball Recipe – Ultimate Party Appetizer
Elevate your next gathering with this Bruschetta Cheese Ball Recipe – Ultimate Party Appetizer. Blending the vibrant flavors of traditional bruschetta with a creamy cheese ball, this dish offers an irresistible combination of sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and a savory cheese mix. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, it’s not just easy to prepare but also customizable to suit various dietary preferences. Serve it alongside crunchy baguette slices, crackers, or fresh veggies for a delightful presentation that will impress your guests and satisfy their taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Chilling, Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 fresh tomato, diced (for garnish)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sun-dried tomatoes by chopping one portion finely and setting aside the other for garnish.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, shredded cheese mix, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olives, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Form into a ball shape and chill in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Toast panko breadcrumbs in butter until golden brown.
- Coat the chilled cheese ball in toasted breadcrumbs and garnish with diced tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the cheese ball (approx. 56g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg