Description
A delightful, creamy twist on the classic Caprese salad, perfect for sharing or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Combine chopped fresh tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped basil in a bowl.
- Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper in another bowl until well combined.
- Fold the tomato and basil mixture into the cheese mixture gently.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish and garnish with extra basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve it with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
Let the dip sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing & Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg