Baked Three-Cheese Bruschetta Dip
Make this warm, cheesy bruschetta dip featuring a blend of three cheeses topped with fresh tomato, basil, and garlic. It is a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Total Time: 33 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced fresh Roma tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- Crostini or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie dish or small oven-safe skillet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cheese is hot and bubbly around the edges.
- While the dip bakes, combine the diced fresh tomatoes, chopped basil, and olive oil in a small bowl. Stir gently to coat.
- Remove the hot cheese dip from the oven. Spoon the fresh tomato and basil mixture over the top of the melted cheese.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the tomato topping.
- Serve the warm bruschetta dip immediately with toasted crostini or your favorite crackers.
Notes
- You can prepare the cheese base mixture up to one day ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add the tomato topping just before baking.
- For an extra layer of flavor, roast the tomatoes slightly before adding them to the fresh topping mixture.
- This dip pairs well with crisp white wine or a light Italian soda.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 55