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Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip is the ultimate easy party dip for any occasion. I love this cheesy dip as it’s perfect for any celebration, tailgating, and especially the Super Bowl. I’m a huge cheese lover, and let me tell you, this is the best cheese dip recipe ever!
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“This was awesome!!! It’s now added to our appetizer recipes.” -Jessica
Easy Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip Recipe
I think this Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip is the perfect blend of hot, melty cheese, tomatoes, and basil. It’s a seriously delicious dip that I tend to make for any occasion.
I created this cheesy dip and posted it for the first time back in October 2013, and it has since inspired numerous caprese recipes. While I love a traditional caprese salad, this hot dip recipe definitely wins out. I mean, it’s cheese dip! Cheese lover that I am, how could it not win my heart?
Caprese is a traditional Italian mix of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, some of my favorite ingredients, and together they create the most incredible flavor.
I’ll take advantage of any occasion whether it be game day, a party, or a get-together, to make this dip so I can indulge.
Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup light sour cream
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese about 2 cups
- 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese about 2 cups
- 1 cup basil leaves chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- extra basil leaves
- 2 French bread baguettes sliced
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Stir sour cream, mustard powder, herbs, and thyme in a large bowl.1 cup light sour cream, ½ tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- Add cheese and cup chopped basil.8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese, 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup basil leaves
- Spread mixture into small pan or pie dish.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes on top of mixture.1 cup diced tomatoes
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and is bubbling.
- While the dip is in the oven, slice the bread and place on a baking dish. Slightly drizzle or spray bread with olive oil.
- Slide into the oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes until toasted.
- After cheese is melted and bubbly, switch to broil and let it get extra crispy for about 5 minutes (watch closely).
- Serve warm with the toasted bread.2 French bread baguettes, extra basil leaves
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Cheesy Tomato Mozzarella Dip Recipe
Prepare the dip: Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir 1 cup sour cream, ½ tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp herbs, and 1 tsp thyme together in a large bowl.
Add cheese and basil: Add 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese and 1 cup chopped basil. Spread mixture into small pan or pie dish.
Add diced tomatoes and bake: Sprinkle 1 cup diced tomatoes on top. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and is bubbling.
Prepare bread and bake: While the dip is in the oven, slice the baguettes and place them on a baking dish. Slightly drizzle or spray bread with olive oil. Slide into the oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes until toasted.
Broil dip: After cheese is melted and bubbly, switch to broil and let it get extra crispy for about 5 minutes (watch closely).
Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with toasted bread and extra basil leaves.
How to Store
Store leftover dip in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until melted and warm. I do not recommend freezing this dip.
Serving Suggestions
This cheesy dip goes well with Mexican spice crackers or a no knead sandwich bread and even Olive Garden breadsticks for dipping and dunking.
The thyme and mustard in this recipe ruin it. I suggest skipping them completely because it tastes nothing like caprese. I ended up trying to hide the weird taste with balsamic glaze, which helped.
Dip sounds wonderful. Would the taste work if served with party rye squares? Working on a Latvian party and rye is bid there
I don’t see why not!
Where do you use the garlic powder?
In step 2, with the herbs!
This was awesome!!! It’s now added to our appetizer recipes.
That’s great!!
The best dip ever!
Thank you, Kristi!!
Can the tomato caprese dip be served with crostini , I have no idea how to do the French bread.
Absolutely!
Becky, this looks and sounds amazing! I can’t wait to make it! Have you ever added balsamic vinegar or balsamic vinegar glaze to your recipe, as you do when making caprese salad? Wondering if you think that would be a good addition. Thank you so much for amazing recipes!
Can you please explain what type of cheese Monterey Jack is – aged chedaar, sharp, etc as I haven’t seen this type of cheese in Australia. Also what can I replace herbs of provance with?
What do you do to keep this dip warm and melty if serving at a party? Any method you prefer for reheating? Or does it never last that long, lol?!
Kelly, I use a flat, electric heating tray on low setting. If dip gets too hot, turn off heat for a time.
could you do the caprese dip in acrock pot?
You could! I haven’t tried it but I think it would work out just fine.