Bruschetta Cheese Ball Recipe – Ultimate Party Appetizer
Elevate your gatherings with this irresistible Bruschetta Cheese Ball Recipe – Ultimate Party Appetizer. This creamy and flavorful cheese ball combines a medley of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and fresh basil, making it the perfect centerpiece for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling/Tossing
- 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
- Finely chop half of the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside the other half for garnish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheese mix, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olives, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and toast panko breadcrumbs until golden brown.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in toasted breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
- Garnish with diced tomatoes and fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz (56g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg