GARLIC TOMATO BASIL DIP
Mediterranean-inspired cold dip with garlic cream cheese base topped with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olives. This easy make-ahead appetizer brings Italian flavors to any gathering.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
20 minCream cheese gets punched up with garlic powder and fresh basil, spread into a pie plate, then topped with all the greatest hits from an Italian kitchen: ripe tomatoes, melty mozzarella, briny olives, and more basil.
It chills in the fridge while the flavors meld together into something that tastes like a deconstructed caprese salad in dip form.
Serve it with toasted baguette slices or pita chips for scooping.
Kitchen Tips
- Soften the cream cheese to room temperature for easiest spreading
- Dice the tomatoes small and drain excess liquid to prevent a watery dip
- Use fresh mozzarella torn into small pieces rather than shredded for better texture
- Make this at least 2 hours ahead so the flavors have time to blend
Ingredients
1 (8oz) Philly cream cheese
1Tsp Garlic powder
2Tbsp Fresh basil (chopped)
1 Tomato (chopped)
1/2c Shredded mozzarella
1 Can black olives (small)
1 Box Wheat Thins sundried tomato and basil crackers
Directions
Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, and half of basil until well blended
Spread into bottom of 9” pie plate
Top w/tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, and remaining basil
Cover and refrigerate before serving
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