Description
This Caprese Dip features roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a blend of three cheeses, baked until bubbly and golden. It is a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any gathering. Serve it warm with crusty bread or crackers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons basil pesto (homemade or store bought)
- 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
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
- Add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes to the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish or cast iron skillet.
- Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil. Top with pesto, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- While tomatoes roast, stir together the sour cream and chopped basil in a separate bowl. Add the mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheeses. Mix well.
- Once the tomatoes are done roasting, add the cheese mixture to the baking dish and toss to combine with the roasted tomatoes.
- Cut the remaining 1 cup of tomatoes in half and arrange them on top of the cheese mixture.
- Bake for another 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the top is slightly golden, and the edges bubble.
- Top with fresh basil just before serving. Serve hot with bread, chips, or crackers.
Notes
- Nutrition information only covers the dip, not the serving accompaniments.
- Use an 8×8-inch baking dish or a 2-quart cast iron skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American