Description
A mouthwatering dip featuring fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy cheeses, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Dice your fresh tomatoes and sprinkle them lightly with salt, letting them sit to enhance flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and olive oil until smooth. Add sour cream if desired.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped basil.
- Fold in diced tomatoes and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spread evenly, and top with remaining mozzarella and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with crusty bread or pita chips.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Avoid burning garlic when sautéing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: bruschetta dip, appetizer, Italian, family recipe, warm dip