Description
This creamy Tuscan Cheese Dip is a warm, cheesy delight perfect for entertaining. Made with a blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach, it’s baked to bubbly perfection and topped with golden melted mozzarella. Serve it with crostini, chips, or your favorite dunkers for a flavorful appetizer that balances richness with a touch of savory brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Combine Ingredients: In an oven-safe dish, combine all the cheese dip ingredients except for 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese reserved for topping. There’s no need to mix or thaw the spinach beforehand.
- Bake and Stir: Bake the dip until the cheese mixture is melted, stirring occasionally to blend the ingredients smoothly and ensure even cooking.
- Add Topping Mozzarella: Spread the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the melted dip. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese melts and starts to brown. For additional browning, briefly broil at the end.
- Serve: Serve the Tuscan Cheese Dip immediately alongside your favorite dunkers like crostini or chips for a warm, cheesy appetizer everyone will enjoy.
Notes
- Crostini make an excellent accompaniment for dipping into the cheese dip.
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze enhances the dip by cutting through the richness with its tangy acidity; regular balsamic vinegar also works well.
- To keep this recipe truly vegetarian, be sure to select cheeses that are certified vegetarian-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
