Creamy Bruschetta Dip
A creamy, tangy dip topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic, perfect for serving with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Sliced baguette or crostini, for serving
Instructions
- Mix the cream cheese with the Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Smear the cream cheese mixture on a dinner plate and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt. Toss well.
- Gently spoon the tomato mixture on top of the cream cheese spread.
- Sprinkle with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Serve with sliced baguette or crostini.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute goat cheese or mascarpone for cream cheese. The dip can be assembled up to 2 hours in advance but is best served fresh. Add a splash of balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20
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