Description
Creamy Cheesy Mediterranean Delight dip blends rich flavors from Greece and Italy. Mediterranean herbs, tangy feta, and roasted vegetables create a perfect appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz (226 g) goat cheese, softened to room temperature
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup tomato bruschetta
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 grated garlic cloves
- 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) balsamic glaze
- Grilled crostini or pita
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and select a large mixing bowl for creating the Mediterranean-style dip.
- Cheese Blending: Whisk goat cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella, and Greek yogurt until achieving a seamless, silky texture without any visible lumps.
- Flavor Infusion: Mix grated garlic and tomato bruschetta into the cheese mixture, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution throughout the creamy base.
- Dish Assembly: Smoothly transfer the aromatic mixture into a baking dish, creating an even surface for uniform heating and presentation.
- Gourmet Finishing: Elegantly drizzle balsamic glaze across the dip, adding a sophisticated flavor profile and visual appeal.
- Baking Process: Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown, gently bubbling masterpiece that signals perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Garnishing: Extract from oven and allow brief resting time, then delicately sprinkle freshly chopped basil leaves to introduce a vibrant, herbaceous dimension.
- Serving: Present immediately while warm, accompanied by grilled crostini or toasted pita slices for an irresistible dipping experience.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Select high-quality, fresh goat and cream cheese for a richer, smoother texture that elevates the entire dip’s flavor profile.
- Mixing Technique: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to eliminate cheese lumps, ensuring a creamy, uniform consistency that guarantees a luxurious mouthfeel.
- Baking Precision: Monitor the dip closely during the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent over-browning, aiming for a perfect golden-brown surface without burning.
- Serving Suggestion: Allow the dip to rest briefly after baking, which helps stabilize its texture and allows flavors to meld, creating a more harmonious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg