Baked Boursin Dip with Roasted Garlic

Get ready to elevate your appetizer lineup with Roasted Garlic Baked Boursin Dip. This irresistible, oven-baked dip combines creamy Boursin cheese, slow-roasted garlic and burst cherry tomatoes for a deeply savory, herby flavor that’s perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in. It’s simple to prepare yet feels indulgent — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser served with crostini, crackers, chips or fresh veg.

This dip is ideal for game day, cocktail parties, potlucks, or any occasion where you want an easy, impressive appetizer. The melted Boursin pucks create a silky, herb-forward base while roasted garlic and juicy cherry tomatoes add depth and bright, caramelized sweetness. Leftovers transform beautifully into a quick pasta sauce, making this recipe both delicious and economical.

What You Need for Roasted Garlic Baked Boursin Dip

Key ingredients combine to create layers of flavor and a perfect texture:

• Boursin cheese: A soft, herbed cheese puck that melts into a creamy, flavorful base.
• Garlic: Roasting mellows and sweetens the garlic, adding a rich, aromatic backbone.
• Olive oil: Helps roast the tomatoes and garlic and adds silky richness.
• Cherry tomatoes: Small tomatoes that burst when roasted, releasing sweet, concentrated flavor.
• Tomato paste: Adds savory depth and umami to the sauce.
• Diced white onion: Adds mild sweetness and texture.
• Red pepper flakes: Optional for a touch of heat.
• Fresh chives: Bright garnish that adds color and a mild onion note.

Easy Variations & Substitutions

Make the recipe your own with these simple swaps:

• Boursin flavors: Garlic & chive is a classic choice, but other Boursin varieties work well too.
• Alternative cheeses: If you don’t have Boursin, soft goat cheese logs make a tangy substitute that also melts nicely.
• Tomato choice: Any small tomato or halved larger tomatoes are fine; aim for similar size so everything roasts evenly.
• Onion options: White onion, yellow onion, or shallot will each bring a slightly different sweetness and aroma.
• More heat: Increase red pepper flakes to boost spiciness if you like a kick.

Top Tips

• Serve from the baking dish: For easy cleanup and a cozy presentation, serve the dip directly from the dish you baked it in.
• Leftover ideas: Toss leftovers with hot pasta, use as a spread on sandwiches, or warm and serve over roasted vegetables.
• Roast the garlic carefully: Trim the garlic head so the cloves remain intact; roast until soft and squeezable but not completely charred.

Storage

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave, stirring occasionally, or toss warm leftovers with pasta for another meal.

How to Serve this Dip

Serve this dip warm and fresh from the oven. It pairs well with a wide range of dippers; our favorites include:

• Crostini or toasted baguette slices
• Crackers or pita chips
• Raw vegetables such as carrot sticks, cucumber, or bell pepper
• Tortilla chips for a casual crunch

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ medium white onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 10 oz cherry tomatoes
• 1 head garlic (about 10 cloves)
• 2 pucks Boursin cheese (any flavor)
• For serving: additional olive oil, red pepper flakes, minced fresh chives

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In an 8×8-inch baking dish, whisk together the olive oil and tomato paste until smooth.
3. Trim the tip off the head of garlic so the cloves stay together but the tops are exposed. Add the diced onion, salt, pepper, cherry tomatoes and the trimmed garlic to the dish. Toss gently to coat everything in the oil and tomato paste mixture.
4. Nestle the two Boursin pucks among the tomatoes. Cover the dish with foil or an oven-safe lid and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the cheese begins to brown.
5. Remove from the oven. Carefully squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of the head and mash them with a fork together with the tomatoes and softened cheese. Stir until well combined and creamy.
6. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and minced fresh chives. Serve warm with crostini, crackers or vegetables.

Tips & Notes

• Garlic & chive Boursin is recommended for its complementary herb notes, but any Boursin flavor will work.
• Goat cheese logs make an excellent substitute if Boursin isn’t available; the dip will be tangier but still delicious.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is an approximation per serving:

• Calories: 293 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 6 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 29 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 4 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an estimate.