Description
A warm, cheesy dip combining cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and gooey cheese, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
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 (205°C) and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
- Place 1 cup of whole cherry tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, add pesto, garlic, and season to taste.
- Bake the tomatoes for about 15 minutes until softened.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, chopped basil, mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.
- After roasting, gently add the cheese mixture to the tomatoes and arrange halved tomatoes on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Top with fresh basil and serve warm with crusty bread, tortilla chips, or crackers.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg