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
Units
Scale
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
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil pesto, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assemble dip: In a baking dish, layer sour cream, basil, mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese. Top with the cherry tomato mixture.
- Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 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