Description
This warm Caprese Dip combines roasted cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, fresh basil, garlic, sour cream, and three melty cheeses for a creamy, savory appetizer that’s perfect with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 8 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into chunks
- 8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the cherry tomatoes in a baking dish. Add the olive oil, basil pesto, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss until the tomatoes are evenly coated.
- Spread the tomatoes into an even layer and roast for 15–20 minutes, until softened and slightly blistered but still holding some of their shape.
- While the tomatoes roast, combine the sour cream and chopped fresh basil in a bowl.
- Add the mozzarella chunks, shredded provolone, and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently until combined.
- Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and gently stir them, scraping up the flavorful juices, garlic, and pesto from the bottom of the dish.
- Add the sour cream and cheese mixture to the roasted tomatoes. Gently fold everything together without crushing the tomatoes too much.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges.
- If desired, briefly broil the top for additional browning, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Let the dip rest for a few minutes, then serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use low-moisture mozzarella rather than fresh mozzarella to help prevent excess moisture in the finished dip.
- Store-bought or homemade basil pesto can be used. Since pesto and the cheeses can already be salty, season gradually.
- Serve the dip warm for the best melted, stretchy cheese texture. Refrigerated leftovers can be gently reheated in a 350°F oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 280 calories
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