Description
This Baked Goat Cheese Bruschetta Dip combines creamy goat cheese, cream cheese, and mozzarella with tangy Greek yogurt and garlic, baked to perfection and topped with fresh tomato bruschetta, balsamic glaze, and basil. Perfect as an appetizer served with grilled crostini or pita, it’s a flavorful and easy-to-make dip that impresses every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz. goat cheese, softened to room temperature
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 grated garlic cloves
Toppings
- 1 cup homemade or jarred tomato bruschetta (DeLallo brand recommended)
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. balsamic glaze
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
To Serve
- Grilled crostini or pita
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) to get it ready for baking the dip.
- Mix the dip: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the softened goat cheese, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Greek yogurt, and grated garlic cloves until smooth and well blended.
- Transfer to baking dish: Grease a 1-quart baking dish or ovenproof skillet, then spread the cheese mixture evenly inside.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the dip is warmed through and bubbling around the edges.
- Add toppings: Remove from oven and spoon the tomato bruschetta evenly over the baked cheese dip. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle the chopped fresh basil leaves on top.
- Serve: Pair the hot dip with grilled crostini or pita bread for dipping and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- For a smoother dip, ensure the goat cheese and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing.
- Grilled crostini can be made by thinly slicing baguette, brushing with olive oil, and toasting until crisp.
- Balsamic glaze can be purchased or made by reducing balsamic vinegar until thick and syrupy.
- Leftover dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven.
