Description
A delightful and creamy dip featuring roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and toss 1 cup of cherry tomatoes with olive oil, basil pesto, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in a baking dish. Roast for about 15 minutes.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, mix together the sour cream and fresh basil in a bowl, then add the mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese.
- Combine the cheesy mixture with the roasted tomatoes, and top with halved remaining cherry tomatoes. Bake for an additional 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with fresh basil on top for garnish.
Notes
Use quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor. For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caprese Dip, Appetizer, Italian Dip, Cheese Dip, Tomato Dip, Creamy Dip