Description
A luscious, velvety dip combining creamy cheese, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic, perfect for spreading on crostini or dipping with crackers. This Creamy Bruschetta Dip offers the classic flavors of bruschetta in a spoonable, shareable form.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 8 ounces, softened
- Sour Cream: 1/4 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 cup shredded
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup grated
- Roma Tomatoes: 2 cups finely diced
- Fresh Basil: 1/4 cup chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if serving warm.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly into a serving or shallow baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, toss diced tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, and basil.
- Spoon tomato mixture evenly over the creamy base.
- If serving warm, bake for 10 minutes until cheese is slightly melted and edges bubble.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil, garnish with fresh basil, and serve with crostini or crackers.
Notes
- Pat tomatoes dry to prevent excess liquid.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Add basil at the last minute to preserve freshness.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy bruschetta dip, Italian appetizer, tomato basil dip, party dip, crostini spread