Best Ultimate Three‑Cheese Bruschetta Dip for Parties
Hot, bubbly three-cheese base topped with tomato, basil, garlic, and a balsamic drizzle; perfect with crostini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 oz goat cheese, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 cloves garlic, grated (divided)
1–1 1/4 cups diced cherry tomatoes, drained
2–3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1–2 tbsp balsamic glaze
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Fine salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
1 baguette, sliced and toasted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix goat cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella, yogurt; season; add half the garlic.
3. Spread into shallow baking dish; smooth top.
4. Toss tomatoes with remaining garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper.
5. Bake cheese base 15 minutes until edges bubble.
6. Top with tomatoes; bake 5–8 minutes more.
7. Drizzle balsamic; add basil; rest 5 minutes.
8. Serve hot with crostini.
Notes
Swap ricotta for goat cheese to mellow tang; add 1 tbsp grated Parmesan for savor.
Drain tomatoes briefly to prevent a watery topping.
Assemble base ahead; bake and finish with tomatoes/balsamic just before serving.