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Caprese Dip

Caprese Dip is a delicious and easy appetizer that combines the classic flavors of Caprese salad into a warm, creamy dip, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons basil pesto
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup fresh chopped basil
  • 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese (cut into chunks)
  • 8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
For Serving
  • Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
  2. Add 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes to the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish or cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and top with pesto, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat the tomatoes.
Roasting Tomatoes
  1. Bake for 15 minutes.
Mixing Cheeses
  1. While the tomatoes are roasting, stir together the sour cream and basil. Add the fresh mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.
Combining
  1. When the tomatoes are done, add the cheese mixture to the roasted tomatoes and toss to combine.
  2. Cut the remaining cup of tomatoes in half and arrange them on top of the cheese mixture.
Final Baking
  1. Bake for another 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the top is slightly golden, and the edges are bubbling.
  2. Top with fresh basil just before serving.

Notes

For best flavor and texture, use fresh mozzarella. Adjust garlic and basil pesto to taste. A pinch of red pepper flakes can be added for a kick. Fresh basil is important to add just before serving.