This easy Boursin cheese dip is ready in about 30 minutes and is the perfect cheesy snack for a crowd! It’s a simple dip that uses fresh tomatoes, shallots, and garlic mixed with creamy Boursin cheese. You’ll be the hero of any gathering, from a planned holiday dinner to an impromptu party!
This deliciously luxurious dip is the perfect appetizer that everyone is sure to love. Need a crowd-pleasing appetizer stat?! Partner this dip with simple sides like store-bought chips, mini toasts, or pretzel thins for a super quick game day snack. Want a more elegant spread? Pair it with homemade crostini crackers or a crusty baked baguette and a big batch of spritz cocktails!
The beauty of this cheesy dip is its versatility! It works for seriously any occasion. The creamy, garlicky cheese combined with sweet oven-roasted tomatoes creates an irresistible flavor combination that appeals to everyone. It’s the kind of appetizer that sparks conversation and keeps people centered around the table, which is exactly what you want at any gathering! 😉
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✨ the flavor: This recipe hits The Intrigue, The Oomph, and The Wow, Mom! Flavor Factors. Creamy cheese, sweet roasted tomatoes, and sharp garlic and shallots combine to make this savory and satisfying dip that’s got more interest than your average cheese dip!
🎯 the method: Chop, bake, stir, and serve. Four steps to becoming a party-hero!
🏆 the win: From kitchen to table in just about a half hour, this recipe is super quick and easy to make!
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🛒 ingredients
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🍳 how to make baked Boursin dip
1: Wash and slice your tomatoes into quarters.
2: Slice and chop your shallot and garlic, then add them to the tomatoes in a baking dish.
3: Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat, then bake in the oven until the tomatoes start to break down.
4: Remove the baking dish from the oven and nestle the Boursin cheese in the center of the roasted tomatoes.
5: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
6: Remove from the oven and give everything a gentle stir to combine the melted cheese with the roasted tomatoes.
7: Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
8: Serve immediately with your favorite crackers, bread, or chips.
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ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- too watery – if your tomatoes release too much moisture and make your dip a bit “soupy” you can bake it for another 10-15 minutes to allow some of the excess moisture to cook off. You can also allow the dip to cool slightly before serving, which will help it firm up a bit.
- tomatoes not bursting – make sure to slice your tomatoes into quarters, even though they are small in size. This helps them cook faster. If they aren’t breaking down and bursting, you can smash them with a spatula or fork to help the process along.
- cheese not melting – if your Boursin isn’t melting after 8-10 minutes, you can allow it to bake for up to 15 minutes. Additionally, be sure to let your cheese come to room temperature as you prep the other ingredients so it bakes faster.
- dip separating – if your dip begins to separate, just give it a gentle stir before serving.
🍽️ how to serve your Boursin dip
- bread spread – pair with quick crostini crackers or a crusty fresh baked baguette for the ultimate starter!
- chip dip – serve alongside tortilla chips, potato chips, corn chips, or pita chips for a game-day appetizer!
- veggie slices – chop up some carrot sticks, celery, and red peppers for a quick crudités platter!
- pasta sauce – this dip also makes an excellent pasta sauce! Boil your favorite pasta shape (I recommend cavatappi or rotini) and toss the al-dente drained noodles in this dip for a luxurious sauce!
- on pizzas – this dip also works wonderfully as a pizza sauce on homemade crust! Use it on mini pizzas for a fun appetizer with incredible cheesy flavor!
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♻️ customize your baked cheese dip
- cream cheese + herbs – swap Boursin cheese for cream cheese whipped with herbs!
- onions – you can swap shallot for onion if you prefer a caramelized onion style dip!
- add protein – stir in cooked crumbled Italian sausage or crispy bacon or prosciutto for a heartier dip.
- make it spicy – add red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño to the tomato mix before roasting for a burst of spicy flavor! You can also sprinkle on seasonings like a homemade everything bagel blend for an extra pop of flavor!
🧰 equipment needed & storage tips
🫙 how to store leftover Boursin cheese dip
If you end up having leftovers, store it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. The tomatoes and cheese will keep their flavor, though the texture might thicken up a bit as it cools.
Reheating tips: To bring this dip back to life, pop it in the microwave at 30-second intervals for 1-2 minutes. You can also heat it back up in a 350°F oven for about 10-15 minutes until it’s warm and bubbly again.
Pro tip: If you know you’ll have leftovers, you can toss them with hot pasta the next day for an easy lunch. Just reheat the dip, cook up some rotini or rigatoni, and stir everything together. Instant pasta night!
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4 Ingredient Baked Boursin Dip (with Tomatoes, Shallot, + Garlic)
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Equipment
- 1 oven safe baking dish
- 1 spatula
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 305 g tomatoes 2 cups, or 1 whole pint container, such as cherry or grape
- 150 g Boursin cheese Garlic + Fine Herb flavor recommended, one whole 5.3 ounce block
- 20 g shallot 1/2 small shallot, sliced thin, about 2 TBSP chopped
- 8 g garlic 2 cloves, chopped
- 12 g olive oil 1 TBSP
- 2 g salt 1/2 tsp
- pepper 1/4 tsp, freshly ground
- fresh basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice and combine tomatoes, shallots, and garlic. In an oven-safe baking dish, combine the tomatoes, shallot, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.305 g tomatoes, 20 g shallot, 8 g garlic, 12 g olive oil, 2 g salt, pepper
- Roast. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst.
- Add cheese. Remove the dish from the oven and place the Boursin cheese in the center of the roasted tomatoes.150 g Boursin cheese
- Bake. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is just starting to melt down.
- Stir to combine. Remove from the oven and give everything a gentle stir to combine the melted cheese with the roasted tomatoes.
- Garnish + serve. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or crusty bread.fresh basil
Notes
🍽️ how to serve your boursin dip
- bread spread – pair with quick crostini crackers or a crusty fresh baked baguette for the ultimate starter!
- chip dip – serve alongside tortilla chips, potato chips, corn chips, or pita chips for a game-day appetizer!
- veggie slices – chop up some carrot sticks, celery, and red peppers for a quick crudités platter!
- pasta sauce – this dip also makes an excellent pasta sauce! Boil your favorite pasta shape (I recommend cavatappi or rotini) and toss the al-dente drained noodles in this dip for a luxurious sauce!
- on pizzas – this dip also works wonderfully as a pizza sauce on homemade crust! Use it on mini pizzas for a fun appetizer with incredible cheesy flavor!
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- too watery – if your tomatoes release too much moisture and make your dip a bit “soupy” you can bake it for another 10-15 minutes to allow some of the excess moisture to cook off. You can also allow the dip to cool slightly before serving, which will help it firm up a bit.
- tomatoes not bursting – make sure to slice your tomatoes into quarters, even though they are small in size. This helps them cook faster. If they aren’t breaking down and bursting, you can smash them with a spatula or fork to help the process along.
- cheese not melting – if your Boursin isn’t melting after 8-10 minutes, you can allow it to bake for up to 15 minutes. Additionally, be sure to let your cheese come to room temperature as you prep the other ingredients so it bakes faster.
- dip separating – if your dip begins to separate, just give it a gentle stir before serving.
