Caprese Dip With Fresh Basil (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 cups cherry tomatoes
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
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2 Tablespoons basil pesto homemade or store-bought
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks
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8 ounces shredded provolone cheese
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1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Crusty bread, crackers, or tortilla chips
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
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Add 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes to the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish or cast iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil and top with pesto, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Toss to coat the tomatoes. Bake for 15 minutes.
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While the tomatoes are roasting, stir together the sour cream and basil. Add the fresh mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.
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When the tomatoes are done, add the cheese mixture to the roasted tomatoes and toss to combine. Cut the remaining cup of tomatoes in half and arrange them on top of the cheese. Bake for another 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the top is slightly golden, and the edges are bubbling.
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Top with fresh basil just before serving. Serve with your favorite bread, chips, or crackers.
# Notes:
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Nutrition information does not include bread or crackers, just the dip. Search 'caprese dip - whatmollymade' on MyFitnessPal to track and log this recipe.