Description
Make this easy bruschetta dip that layers a rich, creamy cheese base with a fresh, vibrant tomato topping. It is the perfect appetizer for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese (or soft goat cheese)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups diced fresh Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- Crostini, baguette slices, or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch pie dish or small oven-safe skillet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Boursin cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until the cheese base is smooth and fully combined.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the cheese layer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is warm.
- While the cheese bakes, prepare the topping. In a separate bowl, gently mix the diced tomatoes, fresh basil, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Once the cheese base is out of the oven, let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Spoon the fresh tomato mixture evenly over the warm cheese layer.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of the dip just before serving.
- Serve your crowd-pleasing dip immediately with toasted crostini or your favorite crackers.
Notes
- For a baked bruschetta dip variation, you can bake the entire dip (cheese and topping) for 10 minutes after assembling, but the topping will be warm, not fresh.
- You can prepare the tomato topping mixture up to 4 hours ahead of time and keep it refrigerated. Drain off any excess liquid before spooning it onto the warm cheese layer.
- This recipe works well as a make-ahead appetizer; assemble the cheese layer and bake just before guests arrive.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 75