Caprese Dip
Hot Caprese Dip is the ultimate party dip! No caprese salad lover can resist this perfect combination of tomatoes, pesto and cheese with balsamic glaze. Serve this hot and creamy dip with crusty bread, pita chips, crackers or veggies for the perfect party appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 brick (8oz) cream cheese softened
- 1 block (8oz) mozzarella cheese low moisture, part-skim
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce (homemade, refrigerated or jarred)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (amount to taste, optional)
- fresh basil, chopped garnish (optional)
- cherry tomatoes additional for garnish (optional)
- your favorite dippers such as crusty bread, pita chips, crackers or veggies
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
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Spread softened cream cheese evenly over the bottom of a pie plate with an offset spatula or the bottom of a spoon.
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Add pesto sauce over the top of the cream cheese, spreading evenly.
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Add sliced tomatoes over the top in an even layer.
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Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Edges should start to get golden brown.
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Garnish with chopped fresh basil and additional cherry tomatoes (if desired) and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
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Serve immediately with fresh bread, pita chips, crackers and/or veggies.
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Recipe Notes
Highly recommend warm or slightly toasted bread. Recommend serving with a spreader to help cut through that top layer of gooey cheese and a small spoon.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. These numbers are based on the actual dip recipe and not any suggested items to serve alongside. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.