Description
Warm and cheesy Caprese dip bursting with the flavors of juicy tomatoes, fresh garlic, and fragrant basil. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
- 8 oz shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 400°F and position the rack in the middle.
- Roast the Tomatoes – In a 2-quart baking dish or cast iron skillet, add 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, top with pesto, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss everything together and roast for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture – While the tomatoes are in the oven, mix together the sour cream and chopped basil in a bowl. Fold in the fresh mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan cheese.
- Assemble the Dip – Once the tomatoes are roasted, add the cheese mixture to the dish and gently mix to combine. Slice the remaining 1 cup of tomatoes in half and arrange them over the top.
- Bake Until Bubbly – Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbling around the edges.
- Garnish & Serve – Sprinkle fresh basil over the top just before serving. Enjoy warm with crusty bread, crackers, or chips!