Bruschetta Dip

Fresh, creamy, cheesy Italian-inspired appetizer perfection

This Bruschetta Dip is everything you love about classic bruschetta but transformed into a warm, creamy, dip-style appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining. It blends juicy tomatoes, basil, garlic, and rich creaminess to create the ultimate creamy bruschetta experience. If you love cheesy bruschetta dishes, hot bruschetta dip, or easy bread and dip appetizers, this recipe is going to be your new go-to.

Whether you’re serving appetizers for spaghetti dinner, building a menu of Italian sides appetizers, or need no bake dips appetizers for quick entertaining, this dip works beautifully. It’s also easily adapted into one of the best crockpot appetizers by keeping it warm in a small slow cooker.

Fresh, flavorful, creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly scoopable this Bruschetta Dip is pure Italian comfort.

Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 8

Ingredients List

Dip Base

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup mozzarella, diced or shredded
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Fresh Add-Ins

• ¼ cup chopped basil
• Optional: red pepper flakes, dried oregano, sun-dried tomatoes

For Serving

• Toasted baguette slices
• Crackers
• Crostini
• Pita chips

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free:

• Mixing bowl
• Oven-safe dish or skillet
• Knife & cutting board
• Wooden spoon
• Spoon or spatula
• Small slow cooker (optional)

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

1. Prep the tomatoes
   Dice tomatoes evenly. Remove excess liquid for a thicker dip.
2. Mix creamy base
   In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Combine with tomatoes
   Stir in tomatoes and half the basil.
4. Add cheese
   Mix in mozzarella until evenly distributed.
5. Bake (for hot dip)
   Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, until melted and bubbly.
6. Add fresh basil
   Sprinkle remaining basil over the top.
7. Serve warm or chilled
   Perfect with crostini, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
8. Crockpot option
   Keep warm in a mini slow cooker for parties an easy best crockpot appetizers trick.

Pro Tips Section

1. Make it extra creamy:
   Add 1 extra ounce of cream cheese.
2. Make it no-bake:
   Serve chilled — it becomes a refreshing tomato basil dip.
3. Make it hot & cheesy:
   Add ½ cup extra mozzarella for stretchier texture.
4. For extra Italian flair:
   Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.

Nutrition Table

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and preparation method. Always check labels if you have dietary restrictions.

Bruschetta Dip

This warm, cheesy bruschetta dip is layered with juicy tomatoes, herbs, and melty cheese — a perfect Italian-inspired appetizer for pasta nights or party spreads.

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Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Party Food

Calories: 210

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• baking dish
• oven
• spatula or spoon
• Knife and cutting board

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
2. Transfer mixture to a small baking dish and bake for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
3. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices or crostini.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Use a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan for extra flavor. Serve hot with toasted baguette slices or crostini. Optional: drizzle with extra balsamic glaze before serving.

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Conclusion

This Bruschetta Dip is fresh, creamy, cheesy, and incredibly versatile — perfect warm or cold, for pasta nights, parties, or easy Italian-style appetizers. With rich flavors and simple ingredients, it’s a delicious dip everyone will love.

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