Description
Crispy Baked Boursin is a delightful appetizer featuring a wheel of Boursin cheese coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust, baked until golden and served warm with your choice of dippers. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Boursin Cheese:
1 wheel (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese (any flavor);
Coating:
1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs;
For Baking and Serving:
1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling); Fresh herbs or honey for serving (optional); Crackers, crostini, or vegetables for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Coat the Boursin cheese in flour, then egg, then panko.
- Bake: Place the breaded cheese on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Let it rest for a few minutes, then transfer to a serving plate. Serve warm with dippers and optional honey or herbs.
Notes
- You can freeze the breaded Boursin for 10 minutes before baking to help it hold shape.
- Experiment with different Boursin flavors like Garlic & Fine Herbs or Shallot & Chive for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ wheel with coating
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
