Description
This Bruschetta Cheese Ball combines the bold, fresh flavors of Italian bruschetta with the creamy, savory goodness of a classic cheese ball. It’s loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olives, then rolled in golden breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch. Elegant enough for holiday gatherings yet simple enough for casual parties—this is an appetizer guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
12.35 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheese mix (mozzarella + Parmesan)
½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (reserve half for coating)
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
½ 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
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheeses, ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, basil, olives, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Shape the mixture into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Toast panko breadcrumbs with the remaining ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
Roll the chilled cheese ball in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Garnish with diced fresh tomato and basil leaves.
Serve with crostini, crackers, or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Category: Snack
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 7g