Description
This Caprese Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines fresh basil, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy cheeses for an irresistible flavor explosion. Perfect for any gathering, from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners, this warm dip offers a comforting cheesy texture that will impress your guests. Serve it with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for a deliciously versatile dipping experience. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this delightful dish in no time!
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 the oven to 400°F.
- In a baking dish, combine whole cherry tomatoes with olive oil, pesto, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Bake for 15 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- In a mixing bowl, blend sour cream with chopped basil and cheeses until well mixed.
- Add the cheese mixture on top of roasted tomatoes, gently combining them. Arrange halved cherry tomatoes on top.
- Return to the oven for another 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg