Description

This delicious, vegetarian appetizer can be ready in as little as 15 minutes and is perfect for any occasion or gathering. It's a creamy dip that's chock full of the typical bruschetta ingredients.

Ingredients

• Bruschetta:
• 4 Roma, plum or cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 c. basil leaves, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 t. extra virgin olive oil
• 1–2 t. balsamic vinegar
• salt, to taste
• Cheese Mixture:
• 8 oz. feta cheese block, crumbled
• 4 oz. of block cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 T. olive oil
• salt, to taste
• Garnish Options:
• chopped basil leaves, red pepper flakes,
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Serving Options:
• toasted baguette slices, Pita chips, crackers, fresh vegetables

Steps

1. Bruschetta Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt; mix well; set aside.
2. Cheese Mixture: In another bowl, blend the crumbled feta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth and creamy.
3. Gently fold the bruschetta mixture into the cheese mixture until well combined.