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Caprese Dip

Deliciously Creamy Caprese Dip for Your Next Gathering

A creamy Caprese Dip that is a perfect crowd-pleaser, combining fresh tomatoes, cheeses, and basil. It's customizable and easy to prepare, making it ideal for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes bursting with natural sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped
For the Creamy Mixture
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Low-Moisture Mozzarella shredded
  • 1 cup Shredded Provolone
  • ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
For Serving
  • 12 pieces Crusty Bread or crackers, tortilla chips
  • Fresh Vegetable Sticks for a healthier option

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Caprese Dip
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
  2. Layer 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
  3. Roast tomatoes for about 15 minutes until they soften and burst.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream with chopped basil, then stir in mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.
  5. Once roasted, stir the creamy mixture into the tomatoes, incorporating the cheeses well.
  6. Top with halved cherry tomatoes and bake for an additional 20 minutes until bubbling.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh basil and serve with bread or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure not to overcrowd the tomatoes in the baking dish for optimal roasting. Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor.

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