Caprese Dip
Caprese Dip is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining fresh flavors and creamy textures into a delicious appetizer ideal for gatherings or parties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes Whole for roasting and halved for topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For drizzling over tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 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 For serving the dip
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
- Place 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes at the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil and top with pesto, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the tomatoes well.
- Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes. While they are roasting, stir together the sour cream and chopped basil in a bowl.
- Add the fresh mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese to the sour cream mixture and mix well.
- Once the tomatoes are done roasting, add the cheese mixture to the dish and toss gently to combine everything.
- Cut the remaining cup of cherry tomatoes in half and arrange them on top of the cheese mixture.
Baking
- Bake for another 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, the top is slightly golden, and the edges are bubbling.
- Just before serving, top with fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Do not skip roasting the tomatoes; this enhances their sweetness and flavor. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic or pesto to suit your taste preferences. Consider adding crushed red pepper for a spicy kick! If you have leftovers, let the dip cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.