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Bruschetta Cheese Ball Recipe - Ultimate Party Appetizer

A delightful cheese ball inspired by classic bruschetta, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Ball Base
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Bruschetta Topping
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Serving
  • 1 bag crackers for serving
  • 1 bag vegetable sticks for serving

Method
 

Prepare Cheese Ball
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Make Bruschetta Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Place it on a serving platter.
  2. Top the cheese ball with the bruschetta mixture. Serve with crackers and vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the bruschetta topping.

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