Quick & Easy Warm Caprese Dip
This 3 ingredient appetizer can be thrown together in just a few minutes, and then baked for the perfect warm and comforting party food everyone will love. Serve it with pita chips, bread or crackers.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 10-12 large cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Evenly spread the cream cheese onto the bottom of a pie dish or any shallow baking dish equivalent in size.
- Top with about 1/2 cup of basil pesto and spread it evenly over the cream cheese with a spoon or spatula.
- Cut your cherry tomatoes into slices and place them evenly on top of the pesto.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cream cheese starts to brown on the edges.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, or bread pieces!
Notes
- Place any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy warm or cold!
- I like the Giovanni Rana basil pesto or Kirkland brand from Costco, but you can also easily make your own pesto with this recipe if you're feeling fancy.
- If you like this combination of ingredients, you're going to love this Chopped Caprese Toast!
- Looking for more party dip recipes? This Chili Cheese Dip is very similar only it's made with a can of chili and cheddar instead of pesto.