Bruschetta Cheese Ball

Cheese Ball

• 1 5.2 oz. Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
• 1 8 oz. brick cream cheese at room temperature* (See NOTE)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped with seeds and flesh removed**
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped, rinsed, dried***
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Panko Sun-Dried Tomato Coating

• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, diced, rinsed, dried**
• 3 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped

Garnish

• 1 Roma tomato, chopped (more or less)
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chiffonade (more or less)

Dippers

• 1-2 baguettes sliced into 1/2 “ slices***
• olive oil
• crackers