Easy Bruschetta Dip

September 13, 2025 By

I recently had this tasty starter at a friend’s home (thanks Lorelei) and added it to my repertoire as it’s delicious and simple to make.

It’s truly the easiest little appetizer you can make yet, it garnered so many kudos at a recent outdoor pool party at my home. It can be prepared in advance and served when guests arrive and would be great for sports watching.

You simply spoon Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin cheese in a serving dish, I use an 8” pie plate or a rectangular platter then fix an easy chopped tomato “salsa” that’s a great way to use up garden tomatoes and basil. Little olive oil and balsamic glaze drizzle and you’re all set.

The recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd.

Ingredients:

1 5.3 Oz Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin cheese, allowed to come to room temperature for 30 minutes 

3 medium ripe tomatoes, small diced

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. finely diced shallots or onion

2 dashes of hot sauce, I used Cholula

3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

1/2 tsp. each salt and pepper 

Directions:

  1. Using the back of a spoon, spread the Boursin on the bottom and sides of a dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and allow the flavors to meld, at least 30 minutes or overnight. If making I advance, you may need to drain a bit of the liquid that will come out of the tomatoes.
  3. Top the cheese layer with the bruschetta and serve within a couple of hours.

Serve with grilled bread or pita chips.

Makes 4-6 servings.

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27 October 2010 Chorizo and Manchego Bites – Perfect Little Tapas Item

Chorizo and Manchego Bites – Perfect Little Tapas Item

October 27, 2010 By

Chorizo & Manchego Bites

Chorizo & Manchego Bites

Do you ever host hors-d’oeuvres parties and run out of ideas on what to make?  I love the idea of tapas for a home party and often struggle to make tasty bites while also having the freedom to prepare some of the dishes ahead of time.  The Chorizo and Manchego Bites fulfill the easy and tasty requirements and take so little work to prepare.

Ingredients:

  • 4-5 fresh Chorizo sausages (could use other fresh sausages with a bit of heat to them)
  • 1/2 pound – 1 pound Manchego cheese, cut into bite-size cubes

Directions:

  1. Heat your grill to medium-high heat and grill Chorizo sausages for about 6-7 minutes until the exterior of the sausages show some charred bits.  Let rest for 2-3 minutes then cut each sausage into 5-7 bite-size pieces.
  2. While the sausage is grilling, thread about 25 cheese cubes onto toothpicks.  Ensure to push the cheese towards the end of the toothpick where guests hold them to allow room for the Chorizo pieces.
  3. Thread a piece of Chorizo onto the toothpicks, touching the cheese, to allow the cheese to slightly melt from the heat of the hot sausage.  Serve!

Makes approximately 25 perfect bites.

Notes: You can easily double or triple the number of sausages and cheese cubes to allow for a larger group of people.  You could thread the cheese cubes ahead of time and keep refrigerated until party time.  You could also grill the sausages ahead of time, slice them and keep them warm in a foil-covered pan in a 200 degree oven for up to an hour before serving.

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