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.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix evenly.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized oven-safe baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.

Step 5

Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the spread for a golden, bubbly finish.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

While the dip is baking, slice the baguette into thin rounds and toast them in the oven or a toaster (optional).

Step 8

Carefully remove the warm Italiano spread from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the spread warm with toasted baguette slices or crackers on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1026.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2773.9

Total Fat 159.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 507.8mg	0%
Sodium 5224.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 57.7g
Protein 117.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2654.0mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 4617.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 33.3%