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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip

    By Amy · Published: Jan 31, 2017 · Updated: Jun 7, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 2 Comments

    Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip

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    Attention all caprese lovers!  You’re going to absolutely LOVE this savory Caprese Dip.

    Overhead view of caprese dip in a round white dish with a slice of French bread in the dip.

    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!

    A spoon spooning cheesy caprese dip from a baking dish beside a white napkin.

    This is everything you love about caprese flavors, but in a cheesy crowd-pleasing dip.

    Overhead view of dip topped with diced tomatoes and basil in a white baking dish.

    Your Simple Ingredients

    • Cream cheese
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Basil pesto – use store-bought or make your own homemade basil pesto
    • Sour cream
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Roma tomato
    • Fresh basil
    • French baguette, tortilla chips or crackers, for serving

    Watch the video above to see just how easy this is to make!

    Overhead view of a white dish of dip beside sliced French bread.

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    Overhead view of hot cheesy dip topped with tomatoes and basil with bread in a dish.

    Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip


    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 8 appetizer servings
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    Description

    All of your favorite caprese flavors in a savory, cheesy hot dip.  An easy and satisfying appetizer ready in just 30 minutes!


    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), tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)

    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 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling around edges.
    5. Sprinkle with the fresh basil and additional 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
    6. Serve with toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or crackers.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Keywords: cheesy caprese dip

    Adapted from The Gunny Sack

    Two images of caprese dip - one with a spoon and one in a baking dish.

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    1. Karly says

      February 02, 2017 at 12:39 pm

      Okay, this is a guaranteed winner right here. Not only does it look insanely delicious, but it also has a name perfect for rhyming, which instantly bumps it up in my book. LOVE this!

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        February 02, 2017 at 2:15 pm

        Thank you so very much, Karly! I love all of your recipes. I devoured this after I made it (well, after I photographed it!). 🙂

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