Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip

Attention all caprese lovers!  You’re going to absolutely LOVE this Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip!

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Oh. my. word.  I’ve received so much awesome feedback on these Caprese Bites I posted last week, I just knew I had to make another caprese-inspired recipe.  This one isn’t as healthy, but it’s amazing!!!  Especially if you’re a cheese lover like me.    The best of both worlds!

This right here… 

This is some amazing stuff.

I love healthy food but I love comfort food, too.  I just love food.

So cheesy, creamy and full of that caprese flavor… you’re going to love this dip!  Perfect for game day!

Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip

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• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: 8 appetizer servings

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Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup prepared basil pesto
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 large Roma tomato, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup, diced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh julienned or chopped basil
• 1 French Baguette, sliced and toasted

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, pesto, sour cream and Parmesan cheese until combined.
3. Place into a 1-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling around edges.
5. Sprinkle with the fresh basil and additional 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Notes

Adapted from The Gunny Sack