If we have one weekend ritual that’s stuck with us over the years, it’s my husband wandering over to the specialty cheese counter and coming home with something “fun” for Saturday night snacks. Lately, Asiago has been the star of the show—sharp, nutty, and perfect for warm, cozy dips.
After a few rounds of playing with ingredient combinations (and a couple creations that the kids politely pushed away), we landed on this Asiago Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Dip. It’s melty, savory, a little tangy, and ridiculously easy to throw together, whether you’re hosting friends or just lounging through a family movie night.
Why You’ll Love This Asiago Dip
- Mixed and baked in under 15 minutes (not counting the soaking time for the sun-dried tomatoes)
- Made with simple, real-family ingredients
- Oven or microwave friendly
- Perfect with Italian bread, pita, tortilla chips, or veggies
- Make-ahead friendly—just reheat and serve!
Ingredients for our Asiago Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
- 3/4 c. Asiago cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp. Sun-dried Tomatoes (dried, not oil packed)
- 3/4 c. Hot Water (for soaking the tomatoes)
- 1/2 c. Mayonnaise
- 1/2 c. Sour Cream
- 4 oz. Cream Cheese, softened and cubed
- 2 tbsp. Green Onions, chopped
- 1/2 c. Fresh Baby Portobello or Cremini Mushrooms, chopped
Instructions for our Asiago Cheese Dip with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (Oven Method)
1. Preheat
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Use an oven-safe baking dish—no need to grease.
2. Soften the Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and pour the hot water over them.
Let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain, pat dry, and chop.
3. Mix & Bake
In a mixing bowl, combine:
Asiago cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, green onions, and mushrooms. Pour the mixture into your baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 6–10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes, until everything is melty and heated through.
4. Serve Warm
Serve with Italian bread, pita, tortilla chips, or fresh veggies.
If it cools, just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir.
Microwave Version
Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe dish.
Microwave uncovered on HIGH for about 3 minutes, stirring every minute until fully melted and smooth.
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Great size for hot dips, small casseroles, and baked pastas.
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Perfect for stirring together the cheeses and veggies and for everyday baking.
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Shreds Asiago (and other cheeses) into fine pieces that melt quickly and evenly.
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Handy if you use the microwave method to heat the dip or reheat leftovers.
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