Description
A creamy and cheesy dip with garlic and Italian seasoning, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, olives, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the cream cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if desired), salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the cheesy mixture to an oven-safe dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil and any desired toppings.
- Serve warm with bread, crackers, or vegetables for dipping.
Notes
Customize the dip with your favorite ingredients or add a sprinkle of Italian sausage for added heartiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg