Hot Caprese Dip with Gluten-Free Nut Thins
A little taste of Italy in one delicious appetizer.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 174kcal
Ingredients
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with basil
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese separated
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Drain tomatoes.
- Combine softened cream cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella. Fold in tomatoes.
- Pour into small oven-proof dish or small cast iron skillet that has been prepared with non-stick spray.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until top becomes light golden brown.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve with crackers or bread.
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Notes
The dip is rich and creamy and it would be great on some thinly sliced rounds of Italian or French bread.
If you don't want a thick layer of cheese, then just mix the entire 2 cups of mozzarella in with the cream cheese before spooning it into your dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
