Description
A deliciously creamy and cheesy Caprese Dip that blends roasted cherry tomatoes with fresh basil, garlic, and a mix of mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, divided
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and position the oven rack to the middle.
- Place 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes in the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish or cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil, then add basil pesto, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss everything gently to coat the tomatoes evenly. Bake for 15 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- While the tomatoes roast, combine sour cream and fresh chopped basil in a bowl. Add the mozzarella chunks, shredded provolone, and grated parmesan cheese, mixing well to combine all cheese with the sour cream and basil base.
- Once the tomatoes are done roasting, add the cheese mixture to the baking dish and gently toss everything together. Slice the remaining cup of cherry tomatoes in half and arrange them on top of the cheese mixture for added freshness and color.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes. The cheese should be melted, slightly golden on top, and the edges bubbling around the sides.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the dip with fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caprese Dip, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Cheese Dip