This is a little experiment I made that wound up being a total hit at a company party. I really just started throwing stuff together that sounded good and cheesy for an appetizer because I forgot to make one.
Original recipe makes 24 servings
Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
12 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups minced fresh basil
3 ounces green onions, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) loaf garlic sourdough bread, sliced in half lengthwise
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PREP
20 mins
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COOK
5 mins
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READY IN
25 mins
Directions
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.
- Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir mozzarella cheese and mayonnaise into cream cheese; heat in microwave until mozzarella cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir basil, green onions, tomato, and garlic into cheese mixture; spread onto sourdough bread slices. Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 10 minutes. Cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 197 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12.3 g
Cholesterol: 33 mg
Fat: 13.6 g
Fiber: 0.7 g
Protein: 6.4 g
Sodium: 224 mg
