Make this easy bruschetta dip for your next party. It combines fresh tomato topping with a creamy cheese base for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Author:Carla Davis
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces Boursin cheese (or similar garlic and herb cheese), softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
Crostini or crackers, for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, Boursin cheese, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Spread the cheese mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate small bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the cheese base.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the dip is heated through.
Let the bruschetta dip cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with crostini or crackers.
Notes
You can prepare the tomato topping mixture up to one day ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Keep the cheese base separate until ready to assemble and bake.
If you skip baking, this makes a great cold bruschetta dip, perfect for quick entertaining.
This recipe is a simple alternative to complex meal planning; it requires minimal effort for maximum flavor.