Description
Delicious Bruschetta Dip is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing appetizer that perfectly combines fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy cheese. Its burst of flavors makes it an ideal choice for any gathering or cozy night in. Serve this delightful dip with crispy crostini or veggie sticks, and watch as it quickly disappears from the table. With minimal prep time and maximum taste impact, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and dicing the tomatoes. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add chopped basil and minced garlic to the tomatoes, stirring gently to combine.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with half of the grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Gradually fold the tomato mixture into the cream cheese mixture while being careful not to break up the tomatoes.
- Drizzle in balsamic vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Transfer the dip into a serving bowl, topping it with remaining Parmesan and basil leaves. Serve immediately with crostini or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg