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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Serves: 8 appetizer servings
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
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.
- Place into a 1-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until hot and bubbling around edges.
- Sprinkle with the fresh basil and additional 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Serve with toasted baguette slices.
Notes
Adapted from The Gunny Sack
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!). 🙂