Description
Caprese Dip is a perfect blend of fresh flavors and creamy goodness, inspired by the classic Caprese salad. It’s an easy-to-prepare appetizer that pleases everyone.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese (cut into chunks)
- 8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
- 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, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat the tomatoes. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While they’re roasting, stir together the sour cream and basil. Add the fresh mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.
- When the tomatoes are done, add the cheese mixture to the roasted tomatoes and toss to combine. Cut the remaining cup of tomatoes in half and arrange them on top of the cheese.
- Bake for another 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the top is slightly golden, and the edges are bubbling. Top with fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning to the tomatoes before baking. You can prepare the dip a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator, just bake it right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian