Bruschetta Dip: A Vibrant and Flavorful Appetizer to Delight Your Guests
Bruschetta Dip is a delicious and vibrant appetizer that brings the fresh flavors of classic bruschetta to your gatherings. This creamy dip combines ripe Roma tomatoes, fragrant basil, and rich feta cheese, offering a delightful balance of textures and tastes in every bite. Perfect for parties, picnics, or casual entertaining, this recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed with an array of dipping options like crackers, breadsticks, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (1/4 cup servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- 8 oz feta cheese block, crumbled
- ½ block cream cheese (4 oz)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- More basil leaves, chopped
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Bruschetta Topping: Dice Roma tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt. Mix well.
- Create the Creamy Cheese Mixture: In a food processor or mixing bowl, blend crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Dip: Layer the creamy mixture in a serving dish and top with bruschetta topping. Garnish with additional basil and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg