Baked Bruschetta Dip
This Whipped Goat Cheese Baked Bruschetta Dip takes everything you love about classic bruschetta and transforms it into a warm, creamy appetizer that's perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
for the goat cheese dip:
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese (or softened regular cream cheese)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Drizzle of olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the bruschetta:
- 1 1/2 cup Sweet cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (See note)
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
The rest:
- 1/4 cup toasted breadcrumbs
- Drizzle of balsamic glaze
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. In a food processor, blend together softened goat cheese, whipped cream cheese, Parmesan, olive oil, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Spread in an even layer in a baking dish and bake for 15-20 min or until the sides are browned and the dip is bubbly.
- While the goat cheese bakes, combine cherry tomatoes, parsley, minced garlic, olive oil, capers, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, to a bowl. Mix and season to taste.
- When goat cheese dip is cooled slightly, spoon the bruschetta dip over the top. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.
- Serve with crackers or crispy bread. Enjoy!
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Notes
Note: You could swap more basil for parsley if you prefer.