Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip

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

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!

Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip

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• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 8 appetizer servings 1x

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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!

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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), tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)

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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 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.

• Category: Appetizer
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: cheesy caprese dip

Adapted from The Gunny Sack