Attention all caprese lovers! You’re going to absolutely LOVE this savory Caprese Dip.
I’ve received so much awesome feedback on these Caprese Bites I posted last week that I just knew I had to make another Caprese-inspired recipe. This hot, cheesy dip is AMAZING.
This is everything you love about caprese flavors but in a cheesy, crowd-pleasing dip.
Ingredients Needed
- 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
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Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip
All of your favorite caprese flavors in a hot, cheesy dip. An easy and satisfying appetizer ready in just 30 minutes!
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Servings: 8
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
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, stir together, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, pesto, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Transfer to a 1 quart baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling around the edges.
- Sprinkle with the fresh basil and additional 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or crackers.
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Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 916IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 1mg
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
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Adapted from The Gunny Sack
Darla
Absolutely delicious! So easy to make. Followed recipe exactly. Came out super flavorful. Love the basil pesto in it! A winner for sure!!
Julie B
Amazing dip recipe! I’ve made it several times and making it again for a party tonight. It’s sooooo good! Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe! Happy New Year!
Karly
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!
Thank you so very much, Karly! I love all of your recipes. I devoured this after I made it (well, after I photographed it!). 🙂