Caprese Dip

This is a hot dip that is always a hit. The cheese, tomato, and spices are balanced with the crunch of the crostini. So simple yet so full of flavor. You may want to make a double batch because it disappears quickly.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Broil time 3

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 421 kcal

Equipment

1 Measuring cup
1 Set of measuring spoons
1 Baking pan We used a disposable pan
1 Spoon
1 Chef's Knife
1 Spatula
1 Bread Knife
1 Small Cutting Board for the tomatoes
1 Large Cutting board for the bread
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Baking Sheet
1 Cooling rack to place on the baking sheet for cooking the crostini

Ingredients

8 Oz Colby Jack Cheese Shredded or Monterey Jack
8 Oz Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
1 Cup Sour Cream
1/2 Tsp Dry Mustard
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Dried Thyme
1 Tsp Herbs de Provence
1 Cup Basil Fresh only, plus a little for the top once its is cooked
2 French Baguettes
1/8 Cup Olive oil

Instructions

Gather your ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350 F
Slice the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds with a spoon
Dice the tomatoes and set aside
Spray your pan with a little cooking spray (optional)
Add the sour cream to mixing bowl
Add in all the dry spices
Mix it all together
Add in the cheeses
Add the cup of fresh basil
Spread the mixture into the baking pan
Top with the tomatoes
Place in the oven for 12-13 minutes
Meanwhile slice the baguette into thin slices and place on the rack that is sitting in the baking sheet
Once your dip has cooked for 12-13 minutes turn the oven to broil
Drizzle the bread with a little olive oil
Leave the dip in the oven and place the crostini in to brown on broil
Remove them all once the dip and the bread are browned to your liking (approx. 3 minutes)
Place the rest of the fresh chopped basil on top of your warm dip
Serve with your crostini

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Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 798mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 809IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 497mgIron: 3mg

Keyword bake, bbq, Cheesy, creamy, Dinner Party, Dip, Entertaining, family, holiday

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