Bruschetta Cheese Ball Recipe – Ultimate Party Appetizer
Indulge your guests with this Bruschetta Cheese Ball Recipe – Ultimate Party Appetizer. This delightful appetizer fuses the classic flavors of bruschetta with a creamy cheese ball, creating a crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and a crunchy panko coating, it’s both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Easy to prepare and serve with various accompaniments like toasted baguette slices or crisp vegetables, this recipe is sure to elevate your appetizer game at gatherings, game days, or festive celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 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
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup olives (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Finely chop half of the sun-dried tomatoes; set aside the other half for garnish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olives, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Toast panko breadcrumbs in a skillet with melted butter until golden brown; cool.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in toasted breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and basil leaves before serving with baguette slices or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball portion (about 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg