Description
A delightful dip made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and creamy mozzarella that is perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 handful Fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the tomato mixture by combining the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare the cheese by mixing the mozzarella cheese with the cream cheese until well combined.
- Layer the cheese mixture at the bottom of a baking dish and pour the tomato mixture on top, then drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider variations like adding red pepper flakes or different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg