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Caprese Dip

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Caprese Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer that combines the classic flavors of a Caprese salad into a delicious dip. It’s perfect for parties or gatherings.


Ingredients

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Main 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 fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
  • 8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

For serving:

  • Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Assemble dip: In a baking dish, layer sour cream, basil, mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese. Top with the cherry tomato mixture.
  4. Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve: Serve the Caprese Dip hot with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.

Notes

  • You can customize this dip by adding other ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, or roasted red peppers.
  • For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg