Ingredients
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- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, garlic, red onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly at the bottom of a serving dish.
- Top the cream cheese layer with the tomato mixture.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the tomato mixture lightly before layering.
- Make ahead by preparing the tomato mixture and cream cheese layer separately, then assemble and bake just before serving.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg