Baked Three Cheese Appetizer with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
This baked three cheese appetizer is a warm, creamy, and rustic dish made with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese baked until bubbly and golden. It’s finished with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and served with grilled toasted bread for dipping. It’s simple, seasonal, and perfect for summer entertaining.
Equipment
- 1 shallow round baking dishes for oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- 1 loaf sliced and toasted Italian baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
- In a baking dish, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, , Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Bake the tomatoes and cheese mixture until the tomatoes are softened and lightly blistered and the cheese is hot and bubbly. about 15 - 29 minutes
- Spoon the roasted tomatoes over the baked cheese. optional top with fresh basil
- Serve immediately with grilled toasted bread.