Description
This Baked Goat Cheese Bruschetta Dip is a warm and creamy appetizer featuring a blend of goat cheese, cream cheese, and mozzarella topped with roasted cherry tomatoes. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in!
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture:
- 8 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Tomato Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- toasted baguette slices or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the cheese mixture into a small baking dish. Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then place them over the cheese mixture. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve warm with baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
- For extra flavor, roast tomatoes with garlic before adding to the dip.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
