Description
A delicious, warm appetizer combining fresh tomatoes, creamy cheeses, and fragrant basil, perfect for gatherings or quiet nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 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 your oven to 400°F (200°C) and adjust the rack to the middle position.
- In a 2-quart baking dish, place 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Top tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of basil pesto, 5 cloves of minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Bake the tomatoes for about 15 minutes until soft.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of fresh basil, mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Add the cheese mixture to the roasted tomatoes, combine, and place remaining cherry tomatoes on top.
- Bake again for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with different cheeses or herbs. Serve immediately for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caprese Dip, Appetizer, Vegetarian, Cheese Dip, Tomato Appetizer