Description
Indulge in this mouthwatering Caprese Dip Recipe, a warm and cheesy delight that’s perfect for any gathering! This dip combines the vibrant flavors of ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and melty mozzarella to create an irresistible appetizer that will impress your guests. Ideal for summer BBQs or cozy nights in, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, crunchy crackers, or tortilla chips. Whip it up in less than 40 minutes and enjoy a crowd-pleasing dish that celebrates the essence of Italian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (cut into chunks)
- 8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a baking dish, combine whole cherry tomatoes with olive oil, pesto, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix sour cream and chopped basil in a bowl. Add mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese; stir well.
- After tomatoes are roasted, gently mix in the cheese mixture and arrange halved cherry tomatoes on top.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg