**Baked Goat Cheese Bruschetta Dip**
Baked Goat Cheese Bruschetta Dip with balsamic glaze and basil is an easy-to-make yet impressive appetizer, perfect for entertaining. Serve it with crostini for the ultimate crowd-pleasing party dip. The recipe, authored by Jamie Vespa MS, RD, requires an 8×8-inch baking dish and a mixing bowl.
**Ingredients:**
– 8 oz. goat cheese, softened to room temperature
– 4 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– ½ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
– 2 grated garlic cloves
– 1 cup DeLallo Tomato Bruschetta
– 1 to 2 Tbsp. DeLallo Modena Balsamic Glaze
– 2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
– Grilled crostini or pita for serving
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. In a large bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella, Greek yogurt, and garlic; mix well.
3. Transfer the mixture to a greased 1-quart baking dish or ovenproof skillet, spreading it into an even layer.
4. Bake until warmed through and bubbling, about 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Spoon DeLallo Tomato Bruschetta mixture over the top and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Garnish with fresh chopped basil leaves.
**Notes:**
– Make-Ahead: The cheese mixture can be prepared and added to a baking dish up to 1 day ahead. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before baking.
– Store: Refrigerate leftover dip in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Enjoy chilled or heat individual portions in the microwave until warm.
– Leftover Ideas: This dip also makes a great sandwich spread. Spread it on your favorite bread stacked with deli meat and veggies, or add it to a morning breakfast sandwich or omelet.
**Nutrition:**
– Serving: 0.33 cup
– Calories: 265 kcal
– Carbohydrates: 7g
– Protein: 11g
– Fat: 21g
– Saturated Fat: 9g
– Sodium: 433mg
– Fiber: 0.5g
– Sugar: 1.5g
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