Marry Me Dip

Marry Me Dip is a warm, creamy appetizer loaded with melted cheese, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and a touch of Italian-inspired seasoning. It comes together quickly, then bakes until bubbly with a beautifully golden cheese finish.

The combination of cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes makes every scoop rich without needing a long ingredient list. A little garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper add just enough flavor to balance all that creamy goodness. Fresh basil brightens everything right before serving.

Best of all, this baked dip is wonderfully easy to prepare ahead. Bring it to the table with toasted baguette slices or crackers for parties, game nights, or casual gatherings. It feels special enough for entertaining while still being simple enough to make whenever a warm, cheesy appetizer sounds especially good.

Recipe Yield: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
Fresh basil, for garnish
Toasted baguette slices or crackers, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small 1-quart baking dish.

2. Mix the dip base:
Stir the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Mix in 3/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Then fold in the sun-dried tomatoes.

3. Bake until golden:
Spread the dip in the prepared dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly with lightly golden cheese on top.

4. Garnish and serve:
Let stand for 3 minutes, then sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve warm with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or crunchy vegetables.

Helpful Tips to Perfect This Recipe

• Drain the Sun-Dried Tomatoes Well: Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes give the best soft, savory bite. Drain off the excess oil so the finished dip stays creamy instead of greasy.
• Use Low-Moisture Mozzarella: It melts smoothly and gives the dip a dependable bubbly cheese finish without adding excess moisture.
• Make It Ahead: Assemble the dip up to one day ahead and refrigerate covered. Let it stand at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake until hot and bubbly, adding a few extra minutes if needed.