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    Home » Gluten-Free » Caprese Dip

    Published: Jan 22, 2020 by Desarae

    Caprese Dip

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    Gooey, hot, melted fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and flavorful pesto come together to create this caprese dip that you will NOT be able to put down. It throws together in seconds and will be a crowd pleaser across the board and seasons.

    WHAT IS CAPRESE?

    Caprese consists of typically three ingredients-

    1. fresh mozzarella
    2. fresh basil
    3. fresh tomatoes

    I love any form or combination of these three things. I mean, check out some of these recipes haha (caprese roll ups, caprese salad, caprese zoodles) You can add additional spices and ingredient  to add to these three base ingredients- like garlic, pesto, salt and it just enhances flavor.

    cheese pull of melty mozzarella, tomatoes and basil in cast iron skillet

    WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE THIS DIP?

    For this dip you will need

    • Fresh mozzarella
    • Fresh Basil
    • Ripe cherry tomatoes cut in half
    • Pesto
    • balsamic glaze- optional

    WHAT KIND OF PESTO DO I USE?

    You can use either fresh homemade pesto or homemade pesto! It is important to USE IT though. Pesto has added herbs and flavors like garlic, pine nuts and all the concentrated basil flavor. You want this in your dip.

    WHERE DO I FIND FRESH MOZZARELLA

    Some grocery stores do not place fresh mozzarella by the cheese/dairy isle. Check in the specialty cheese section of the grocery store- usually this is over by the deli. Fresh mozzarella come in log form (as pictured) sliced and not sliced, or as mozzarella balls. you can use either.

    ingredients for hot caprese cheese dip

    HOW TO MAKE HOT AND MELTY CAPRESE DIP?

    1. In your dish, or cast iron skillet, add your tomatoes.
    2. Toss your tomatoes in the pesto.
    3. Lightly season your tomatoes with sea salt
    steps to of tomatoes and pesto in cast iron skillet
    4. Top your tomatoes generously with mozzarella cheese!
    step of putting mozzarella on pesto and tomatoes

    TOPPINGS FOR HOT CAPRESE DIP

    This dip is so great served with fresh chopped basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
    melty mozzarella, tomatoes and basil in two cast iron skillet

    WHAT DO I BAKE CAPRESE DIP IN?

    Because this cheese melty dip  is best served hot I recommend cooking and serving this caprese dip in a cast iron skillet. Cast iron skillet holds heat for a while after removed from the oven and will keep your cheese nice and melty. This this is not a dip you can make ahead, be sure to serve hot fresh from the oven. When the dip cools it will be a little thick. Still yummy but not the perfect stretchy cheese texture.

    WHAT DO I SERVE WITH THIS DIP?

    Caprese dip pairs with
    • french  bread slices
    • baguette sliced
    • crackers
    • celery

    CAPRESE DIP IS GLUTEN-FREE

    Because this dip is gluten-free it is so great to serve for your gluten intolerant friends and family. I highly recommend picking up some gluten-free crackers to go with. My favorite are Crunchmaster Crackers. They have a delicious nutty flavor and a great crunchy texture that can hold up to the cheese.

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    Caprese Dip

    Gooey, hot, melted fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and flavorful pesto come together to create this caprese dip that you will NOT be able to put down. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 289kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
    • ⅓ cup pesto
    • 16 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 5-10 basil leaves, chopped

    Instructions

    • In medium bowl mix together tomatoes, pesto and  salt. 
    • In 10 inch cast iron pan add tomatoes and pesto mixture. In a single layer, lay sliced mozzarella on top on tomatoes. Sprinkle with fresh mozzarella
    • Bake at 425 for 15-20 minutes. Just until cheese is melted. Do not let cheese over-cook or it will harden too quickly. 
    • Serve with crunchmaster crackers and baguettes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 995mg | Potassium: 165mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    1. Emily Kemp says

      July 24, 2018 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      OMg...seriously drooling. Can't wait to try this!

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