Warm Italiano Spread
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this Warm Italiano Spread—a decadent appetizer featuring a tantalizing blend of creamy cheeses, zesty sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations, this baked dip comes together effortlessly in just 40 minutes, combining ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella for an irresistibly gooey, golden topping. Infused with olive oil, oregano, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, each bite delivers a burst of Italian-inspired goodness. Serve it warm with toasted baguette slices or crisp crackers for a crowd-pleasing dish that's as comforting as it is elegant.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 loaf Baguette or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and 3/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix evenly.
Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the spread for a golden, bubbly finish.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is warm and the cheese is melted and slightly golden on top.
While the dip is baking, slice the baguette into thin rounds and toast them in the oven or a toaster (optional).
Carefully remove the warm Italiano spread from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the spread warm with toasted baguette slices or crackers on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.8 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.6 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 508 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 5225 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 238.6 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.7 g | ||
| Protein | 117.7 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2654 mg | 204% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4618 mg | 98% | |
*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.
