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-

fresh mozzarella
fresh basil
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.

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.

HOW TO MAKE HOT AND MELTY CAPRESE DIP?

In your dish, or cast iron skillet, add your tomatoes.
Toss your tomatoes in the pesto.
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

Print Rate

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 289kcal

Author: Kadee & Desarae

Ingredients

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

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