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Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip

Indulgent Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip for Cozy Gatherings

This Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip is an effortless yet impressive appetizer perfect for gatherings and cozy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese substitute with Neufchâtel for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella use low-moisture mozzarella for better melting
  • ¼ cup Basil Pesto swap for sun-dried tomato pesto to change flavor
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be an excellent substitute
  • ⅔ cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded) can use any hard cheese like Pecorino
  • 1 medium Roma Tomato (diced) substitute with cherry or grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil (chopped) use dried basil if needed
For Serving
  • 1 bag Dippers toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Hot Cheesy Caprese Dip
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, basil pesto, sour cream, and ⅔ cup of Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in the diced Roma tomatoes and freshly chopped basil, taking care not to overmix.
  4. Scoop the mixed dip into a baking dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
  5. Place the baking dish in your preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with red pepper flakes or sun-dried tomato pesto for extra flavor. Serve with various dippers for best enjoyment.

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