Bruschetta Dip with Tomato, Basil, and Feta Recipe
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4.8 from 7 reviews
This Bruschetta Dip is a vibrant and flavorful appetizer featuring marinated Roma tomatoes with fresh basil and garlic layered over a creamy cheese mixture of feta, cream cheese, and sour cream. Finished with garnishes of basil, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan, this easy-to-prepare dip delights guests with a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and fresh flavors.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Ingredients
For the Bruschetta:
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
¼ cup basil leaves, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt, to taste
For the Cheese Mixture:
8 oz feta cheese block, crumbled
4 oz cream cheese (½ block), softened
½ cup sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
For Garnishing:
More basil leaves, chopped
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
Prepare the Bruschetta: Core and dice the Roma tomatoes into small cubes, removing seeds if you want a less watery dip. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes with chopped basil and minced garlic. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, sprinkle with salt, then gently toss to coat evenly. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Make the Cheese Mixture: While the tomatoes marinate, place crumbled feta, softened cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into a food processor. Puree for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust salt carefully due to feta's saltiness.
Assemble the Dip: Spread the smooth cheese mixture evenly in a shallow serving dish as the base layer. Spoon the marinated bruschetta mixture over the cheese layer, spreading it out evenly so flavors are balanced in each bite. Garnish generously with chopped fresh basil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a savory finish.
Notes
Use Roma tomatoes for their firm texture and lower moisture to prevent a watery dip.
Adjust balsamic vinegar quantity to taste for desired tanginess.
For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
If feta is not preferred, goat cheese or ricotta can be used but will alter the flavor.
Finely mince garlic to ensure even flavor distribution without overpowering.
Letting the bruschetta marinate enhances the freshness and melds the flavors.
Be cautious with added salt due to saltiness of feta and Parmesan cheeses.
