This Hot Caprese Dip Recipe with pesto, melty cheese, and fresh tomatoes is winning appetizer. It’s perfect for all your parties and entertaining. This is an easy dip recipe you can make in less than 20 minutes!
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
Preheat grill to medium heat.
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.
Oven method
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Place foil packet on a baking sheet, and bake 15 minutes at 375° F, 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.
If you’re at home and you want to cook this in a small baking dish, it will still work. Make sure to cover it tightly with a lid or foil so the cheese gets nice and melty inside the dish. Follow the times and temperatures as they are.
Serve
Transfer packet to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired.