Caprese Dip Recipe
A delicious and creamy Caprese Dip combining roasted cherry tomatoes with a blend of mozzarella, provolone, parmesan cheeses, fresh basil, and pesto. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, this dip pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for an easy appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Tomatoes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (divided into 1 cup for roasting and 1 cup for topping)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Cheese Mixture
- 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
Serving
- Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and position the oven rack in the middle.
- Prepare Tomatoes for Roasting: Place 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish or cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil, add pesto, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the tomatoes.
- Roast Tomatoes: Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
- Mix Cheese Base: While tomatoes roast, combine the sour cream and chopped fresh basil in a mixing bowl. Add the mozzarella chunks, shredded provolone, and grated parmesan, stirring gently to combine.
- Combine Roasted Tomatoes and Cheese: Once the tomatoes are done roasting, add the cheese mixture directly to the baking dish with tomatoes and toss everything together.
- Add Fresh Tomatoes: Cut the remaining 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and arrange them on top of the cheese and tomato mixture.
- Bake Dip: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes until the cheese is melted, the top is slightly golden, and the edges are bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and top with fresh basil just before serving. Serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use low-moisture mozzarella to prevent excess water in the dip.
- You can adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Homemade pesto adds freshness but store-bought works well for convenience.
- Use a cast iron skillet or any oven-safe baking dish for roasting and baking directly.
- Best served warm right out of the oven for optimal flavor and texture.
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