Red Rock Brewing Baked Italian Cheese Dip
Get ready to wow your guests with Red Rock Brewing Baked Italian Cheese Dip, a rich and creamy appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. This decadent dip combines a medley of cheeses—cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta—blended with zesty marinara sauce, fragrant Italian seasoning, and a touch of garlic for irresistible flavor. Baked to golden perfection, it’s topped with fresh basil for a pop of color and herbaceous charm. Serve it warm with crusty baguette slices or crackers to scoop up the cheesy, gooey goodness. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this crowd-pleaser is the ultimate quick and easy Italian-inspired appetizer for game days, parties, or cozy nights in. Perfect for cheese lovers, this dish will be the highlight of your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- 0.5 cup Marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 loaf/package Baguette or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, ricotta, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly into a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish.
Layer the marinara sauce on top of the cheese mixture, spreading it out evenly with a spoon or spatula.
Top the marinara layer with the remaining cheese mixture, spreading it evenly to cover.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped basil.
Serve warm with slices of crusty baguette or your favorite crackers for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.3 g | 250% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.1 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 560 mg | 187% | |
| Sodium | 4153 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.9 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 116.3 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2516 mg | 194% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 827 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
