Caprese Dip Recipe
Easy baked caprese dip recipe loaded with cherry tomatoes, melted cheese, garlic, and fresh basil for a comforting party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer / Dip
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
5 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup sour cream
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into chunks
8 oz provolone cheese, shredded
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place rack in the middle position.
Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes to a 2-quart baking dish or cast iron skillet.
Drizzle with olive oil and top with pesto, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Bake for 15 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
While roasting, mix sour cream and chopped basil in a bowl.
Stir in mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese.
Remove tomatoes from oven and mix in the cheese mixture until combined.
Halve the remaining cherry tomatoes and arrange them on top.
Bake for another 20 minutes until bubbly, melted, and lightly golden.
Garnish with fresh basil just before serving and serve warm with bread, crackers, or chips.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for a slight spicy kick if desired.
Best served immediately while hot and gooey.
Can be prepped ahead by assembling everything except baking.
Swap provolone with fontina or mozzarella if preferred.
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