Name: Gooey Baked Boursin Cheese with a Crisp Panko Crust
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 5.3 ounce box of garlic herb Boursin cheese; ¼ cup flour; 1 egg (beaten); ½ cup panko bread crumbs; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon spicy honey; 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary (optional)

Baked Boursin Cheese might be the easiest appetizer you’ll ever make, but it looks like something from a restaurant menu. Boursin cheese is coated in a simple panko mixture and baked in the oven for 20 minutes until crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Drizzle a little hot honey on top for the perfect finish.

A white dish holds a creamy, baked cheese spread topped with golden breadcrumbs and herbs, with some spread on a toasted baguette slice nearby; more toasted bread slices are in the background.

A Simple Baked Boursin Appetizer That Feels Restaurant-Worthy

This cheesy appetizer is the epitome of a low-effort starter that looks elegant but couldn’t be easier to whip up. It’s basically a Boursin cheese round dredged in flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs.

The cheese bakes in the oven until soft and gooey, and the bread crumbs turn golden brown and crispy. It gets even better when you drizzle a little hot honey over the top along with a sprinkle of fresh rosemary for extra flavor.

Serve with crackers, veggies, chips, or spread it onto crusty baguette slices for an elegant appetizer that’s relaxed enough for game days but fancy enough for holiday parties. You can never have enough simple appetizer recipes in your back pocket.

Try serving it with a non-cheesy fresh tomato and peach salsa and some homemade pita chips for the perfect combination of appetizers.

A partially eaten baked cheese dip topped with golden breadcrumbs in a white dish, with a spreading knife and sliced toasted baguette rounds on the side.

Ingredient Notes for a Fancy Little Appetizer

You need just a few key ingredients for making this easy appetizer. Don’t forget to check the recipe card for the full list and measurements.

A can of panko breadcrumbs, a bottle of hot honey, a bag of all-purpose flour, a fresh egg, a sprig of rosemary, and a box of Boursin garlic & herb cheese are arranged on a blue surface.

Garlic and herb Boursin cheese: This soft, creamy cheese is already seasoned with herbs and garlic, which saves you from extra chopping or mixing. You can also use shallot and chive or cracked black pepper Boursin if you’d like to change up the flavor. Make sure to keep it cold until you’re ready to coat it so it holds its shape while breading.
Spicy honey (or hot honey): This adds a sweet heat that cuts through the creamy cheese and salty crust. I keep a bottle of Mike’s hot honey on hand just for this appetizer. If you don’t have hot honey, make your own by mixing 1 tablespoon of regular honey with a pinch of cayenne or a drizzle of hot sauce. Warm it slightly before drizzling so it spreads easily.

Quick Customizations

Try a different drizzle: Instead of hot honey, use balsamic glaze, pepper jelly, or a spoonful of fig jam.
Add more crunch: Sprinkle some almonds, walnuts, or pistachios on top for extra crunch.

Turning a Box of Boursin into the Best Appetizer on the Table

Step One: Prepare Your Baking Station

Three white bowls on a blue surface: one contains an egg with yolk intact, another has flour, and the third is filled with light tan breadcrumbs. — Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with panko mixed with salt and pepper.

Step Two: Coat the Cheese

A breaded food item sits in a white dish filled with breadcrumbs. Nearby, a bowl of beaten eggs and a dish of flour suggest a breading station on a blue surface. — Gently roll the Boursin in the flour, then dip it in the egg until coated. Finish by pressing it into the panko mixture so it’s covered on all sides.

Step Three: Bake Until Golden

A single round, breaded item sits on a parchment-lined baking tray with some crumbs scattered around it. — Place the cheese on a prepared baking sheet and bake until the crust is golden brown and crisp.

Step Four: Finish and Serve

A round, baked cheese dip topped with golden breadcrumbs and herbs sits in a white dish, drizzled with honey. Slices of toasted baguette are arranged nearby on a textured dark surface. — Use a spatula to transfer the cheese to a serving plate. Drizzle with spicy honey and sprinkle with rosemary.

A collage of four cooked dishes, with text reading "Just getting started in the kitchen? Shop my favorite cooking essentials to help find everything you’ll need!" and icons of a shopping cart and whisk at the bottom.

If you loved this recipe, give it a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating! Also, snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag #butterandbaggage and tagging me @butterandbaggage.

A baked crab dip with a golden breadcrumb topping sits in a white dish, garnished with herbs and surrounded by a light sauce. A piece of bread with dip spread on it is visible in the foreground.

Gooey Baked Boursin Cheese with a Crisp Panko Crust

Author: Barbara Curry

Baked Boursin Cheese might be the easiest appetizer you'll ever make, but it looks like something from a restaurant menu. Boursin cheese is coated in a simple panko mixture and baked in the oven for 20 minutes until crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Drizzle a little hot honey on top for the perfect finish.

No ratings yet

Print Pin

PREP: 5

COOK: 20

TOTAL: 25

Servings:

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper
Add flour to a small bowl. Beat the egg and add it to a separate bowl. Place panko in a third bowl and mix with salt and pepper.
Gently roll the Boursin cheese in the flour making sure to cover all sides along with the top and bottom. Dip into the beaten egg coating the entire block. Place in the panko mixture, gently pressing it into the cheese, coating it completely.
Place on the prepared sheet and bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Use a spatula to remove it to a serving dish and drizzle with spicy honey and fresh chopped rosemary.

Barbara’s Tips + Notes

You can make this ahead and bake it right before serving.

Nutrition

Explore Recipes

Appetizers