Description
A warm, melted cheese dip featuring ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, combined with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, roasted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crostini, crackers, or grilled veggies for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheeses.
- Stir in the roasted cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a small to medium baking dish and smooth the top evenly.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top in a thin, even layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Serve warm with crostini, crackers, or grilled veggies.
Notes
For a lighter dip, use part-skim cheeses. This dip can be assembled in advance and baked before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg