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Happy Tailgating Snacks Month! This time I bring you a great hot Caprese Dip that can be made on the grill or in the oven. It’s also great to make, take to a potluck party, and heat up there!

 

Caprese Dip hot off the grill or out of the oven for Tailgating Snacks Month! Dig in to this cheese filled dip with tomatoes and basil! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

I love this Caprese Dip. It always gets rave reviews and people asking for the recipe. And, it’s so easy it’s almost hard to believe! Hot melty cheese with flavorful pesto and yummy fresh tomatoes. Oh, heaven I tell you!

Caprese Dip hot off the grill or out of the oven for Tailgating Snacks Month! Dig in to this cheese filled dip with tomatoes and basil! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

You can you can make this Caprese Dip on the grill or in the oven. So if you’re at a tailgate or at home watching the game on the couch it comes out just as melty and yummy!

I’ve taken this to a few parties, and it travels really well. I premake the foil packet with all the goodies inside, fold up the foil edges really well, and tuck it in a cooler. Then, when I’m at the party or tailgate, I can pop the packet on the grill, and in no time at all, I have an awesome cheesy dip. Just remember to bring along some crackers or chips to serve with the dip.

Caprese Dip hot off the grill or out of the oven for Tailgating Snacks Month! Dig in to this cheese filled dip with tomatoes and basil! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

You can make your own pesto with my recipe here, or use store-bought. There are some pretty good pre-made pestos that I’ve found in the refrigerated pasta section of the grocery store. And, anytime you can make something this yummy and it takes little to no time, I’m all for it!

To get all the seeds and liquid out of the tomatoes, I cut the top off of the tomato, and stick my finger in the hole, scraping out the seeds and juice.

Caprese Dip hot off the grill or out of the oven for Tailgating Snacks Month! Dig in to this cheese filled dip with tomatoes and basil! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

Caprese Dip hot off the grill or out of the oven for Tailgating Snacks Month! Dig in to this cheese filled dip with tomatoes and basil! https://lifecurrentsblog.com

Caprese Dip Recipe

Caprese Dip hot off the grill or out of the oven for Tailgating Snacks Month! Dig in to this cheese filled dip with tomatoes and basil! https://lifecurrentsblog.com
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Caprese Dip

Servings 10
Author Debi

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup prepared pesto
  • 2 plum tomatoes seeded and finely chopped
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into strips

Instructions

  1. Place cream cheese on sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with pesto, chopped tomatoes, and slices of mozzarella. Fold foil closed over the top of the cheese.

Grill method

  1. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  2. Place foil packet on grill grates, and cover with grill lid. Grill 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and pesto is bubbling (you’ll be able to hear the bubbling going on inside the packet). Carefully open the packet, and check for doneness. I usually leave the packet open, cover the grill again, and cook for an additional 3 minutes to get a little more meltiness into the cheese.
  3. Transfer packet to a serving platter. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Oven method

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Place foil packet on a baking sheet, and bake 15 minutes at 375, or until cheese is melted and pesto is bubbling. Carefully open the packet, and check for doneness. Leave the packet open, and broil 3 minutes.
  3. Transfer packet to a serving platter. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.


Comments

  22. Oh my goodness – this looks insanely fabulous! I can absolutely see why people always ask you for the recipe! I love how simple, how easy it is – but even better, I love that you’ve offered a grill method, too! What a fun idea for outdoor parties and cookouts! Guests will be so impressed, and you don’t even have to heat up the oven – perfect! 😀 ~Shelley

  25. Dear Debi, This dip looks delicious! What a fantastic idea…perfect not only for tailgates/homegates but get-togethers throughout the year. xo, Catherine

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