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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
  • ⅓ cup prepared basil pesto
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ⅔ cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 large Roma tomato, seeded and diced (about ½ 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

    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

      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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