Description
Irresistible Crispy Baked Boursin beckons with its golden exterior and creamy cheese center, promising a delightful appetizer that whispers French culinary elegance. Cheese enthusiasts will savor each crisp bite, discovering a luxurious blend of herbs and rich texture that elevates simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (5.2 ounces / 147 grams) wheel of Boursin cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Binding/Coating Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and heating the oven to 400F (200C).
- Create three separate shallow dishes: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and the third with seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Gently coat the Boursin cheese in flour, ensuring complete coverage and shaking off any excess.
- Carefully dip the flour-coated cheese into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the cheese in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create an even, crisp exterior coating.
- For an extra crunchy layer, repeat the egg and panko dipping process.
- Transfer the coated Boursin to the prepared baking sheet, positioning it centrally.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the exterior turns a rich golden brown and becomes crispy.
- Remove from oven and let the Boursin rest for 5 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Serve alongside crisp crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh, colorful vegetable sticks for a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- Chill the Boursin cheese before coating to help it maintain its shape during baking and prevent melting too quickly.
- Use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Double-coat the cheese for an extra crispy exterior by repeating the egg and panko dredging process, ensuring a thicker, crunchier coating.
- Experiment with different herb-infused panko or add dried herbs like thyme or rosemary to the breadcrumb mixture for additional flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 495 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg