The Best Hot Boursin Cheese Dip – Easy Appetizer
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Oh, let me tell you about this amazing Boursin Cheese Dip recipe! It’s creamy, indulgent, and seriously delightful. Trust me, it’s the shining star of my dip collection. You’ve got to try it!
Soft and creamy Boursin cheese is baked with Italian sausage, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, then finished with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, creating the ultimate dipping experience.
From casual get-togethers to formal affairs, there are countless ways to savor this herb-infused cheese appetizer. Don’t miss out on elevating your next event with this Boursin cheese sauce!
Need more hot appetizer ideas? Try this artichoke crab dip, hot taco dip, and cheesy bacon dip.
What you’ll love about this appetizer with Boursin Cheese
- Irresistible Flavor Combination: The blend of savory Italian sausage, flavorful garlic and herb Boursin cheese, vibrant spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes creates a delicious heavy appetizer.
- Easy—This dip recipe is not complicated. You’ll have a delicious, savory appetizer with just a few easy steps.
- Eye-Catching Presentation: With its colorful layers of spinach, sausage, tomatoes, and creamy Boursin cheese, this dip not only tastes delicious but also looks stunning.
What is Boursin cheese
Boursin cheese is a creamy, spreadable cheese that originated in France. It is known for its rich and flavorful taste, which is often enhanced with various herbs and spices.
The smooth and velvety texture makes it perfect for spreading on crackers, bread, or vegetables. Boursin cheese is popular as a versatile ingredient in recipes or as a standalone appetizer or snack.
The Boursin cheese I used for this recipe blends cream cheese, garlic, and herbs. Boursin can be found at your local grocery store, but I get the best deal when purchasing from Cosco.
Ingredients to make Boursin sauce
- Spinach – Use fresh spinach, packed.
- Cherry tomatoes – Cherry tomatoes are great, but grape tomatoes also work.
- Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese – Creamy and soft, you’ll need a package of Boursin cheese to make this flavorful dip.
- Italian sausage – Ground Italian sausage makes this a hearty dip.
- Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil is best, but any kind will work.
- Salt and pepper – Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish – Fresh basil and red pepper flakes.
How to make Boursin dip
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Step 2: Brown Italian sausage until all of the pink is gone. Drain sausage on a paper towel and set aside.
Step 3: Layer spinach, Italian sausage, and tomatoes in a small baking dish. Add the Boursin cheese to the middle of the dish. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Bake uncovered for 15 – 20 minutes or until the tomatoes burst. Mix well.
Step 5: Garnish this boursin appetizer with red pepper flakes and fresh basil.
Kitchen tools for making boursin dip
FAQs
Boursin sauce is made of Boursin cheese, a soft, cream cheese-like cheese with added herbs and spices. Other ingredients can vary depending on the recipe.
You can eat Boursin cheese with a nice French baguette and your favorite sourdough or crackers.
Boursin cheese is a type of soft, spreadable cheese that originates from France. It is known for its creamy texture and rich flavor, often infused with herbs and garlic. Boursin cheese typically contains a blend of cream cheese, garlic, and various herbs and spices.
How to store boursin dip
Fridge: Allow the dip to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container or tightly sealed dish. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheating: There are a couple methods you can use to reheat the dip:
- Microwave: Transfer a portion of the dip to a microwave-safe dish and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it’s heated through.
- Stovetop: For larger portions, reheat the dip on the stovetop. Transfer it to a saucepan and heat it over low to medium heat, stirring frequently, until it’s warmed to your liking.
Freezer: I do not recommend freezing the dip.
Make ahead: If you want to make the dip ahead of time, you can assemble everything, place it in the fridge overnight, and bake the next day.
How to serve boursin dip
My favorite way to serve this dip is with baguette bread. I toast it with a little olive oil and garlic powder. You can also grab your favorite cracker, pita chips, or any bread you have on hand.
What about using this Cheesy Garlic Bread for an over-the-top cheesy mouthful experience? So many possibilities!
This easy appetizer recipe goes well with Mini Stuffed Peppers, Pigs in a Blanket, or Chicken Wings.
Tips
Make sure to pack the spinach tight, as it cooks down quite a bit.
Don’t forgo the fresh basil and red pepper flakes. These ingredients are key to this dip’s superb flavor.
Watch the dip as it cooks. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the cherry tomatoes.
Lightly spray your casserole dish with cooking spray, so clean up is a little easier.
Make sure to garnish with fresh herbs for the best flavor.
Variations
- Use this Boursin cheese sauce to make a rich and creamy pasta dish. Follow the instructions in the recipe card, add angel hair pasta, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup or more of the pasta water. It’s really yummy!
- Add more texture and flavor by adding diced red bell peppers.
- Try other herbs like fresh dill weed or parsley.
- Boursin cheese comes in various flavors, so switch it up for a change of pace.
- Salt prosciutto would be a great addition.
- For a lower-carb option, serve with strips of mini peppers or red peppers instead of bread or crackers.
More dip recipes
- Cream Cheese Cucumber Dip
- Salsa Cream Cheese Dip
- Hot Taco Dip With Cottage Cheese
- Hot Artichoke Dip
- Cheesy Bacon Dip
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Boursin Cheese Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup Spinach Pack the spinach
- 1 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 5 ounce Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese
- 1/2 pound Italian Sausage
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- Garnish Fresh Basil
- Garnish Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Brown Italian sausage until all of the pink is gone. Drain sausage on a paper towel and set aside.1/2 pound Italian Sausage
- Layer spinach, Italian sausage, and tomatoes in a small baking dish. Add the Boursin cheese to the middle of the dish. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.2 cup Spinach, 1 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, 1 5 ounce Garlic & Herb Boursin Cheese, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 1/4 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- Bake uncovered for 15 – 20 minutes or until the tomatoes burst.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh basil and serve with bread or crackers.Garnish Fresh Basil
Notes
- Make sure to pack the spinach tight, as it cooks down quite a bit.
- Don’t forgo the fresh basil and red pepper flakes.
- Watch the dip as it cooks. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the cherry tomatoes.
- Lightly spray your casserole dish with cooking spray, so clean up is easier.
Love this dish!
Can’t wait to make this dip.
And the Boursin cheese is on sale at Costco now.