Bruschetta Dip
Bruschetta Dip: A Vibrant and Flavorful Appetizer to Delight Your Guests is a crowd-pleasing delight that captures the essence of summer with its fresh and zesty Mediterranean flavors. This creamy dip combines ripe tomatoes, aromatic basil, and tangy cheeses, making it perfect for sharing at gatherings, picnics, or any festive occasion. Its easy preparation allows you to whip it up in just 20 minutes, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your company. Serve it with crispy bread, veggie sticks, or an assortment of crackers for a versatile appetizer that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ block cream cheese (4 oz)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- More basil leaves, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
- Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- In another bowl, blend crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the tomato mixture into the cheese mixture until well combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with additional basil leaves and red pepper flakes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg