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Creamy Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip

Creamy Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip for Easy Entertaining

This Creamy Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip is the perfect crowd-pleaser, combining the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and basil pesto in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dip Base
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto fresh or store-bought
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil-packed, blotted excess oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves fresh, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves optional
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Baguette sliced and warmed

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your baking dish.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine half of the softened cream cheese with the basil pesto. Blend thoroughly.
  3. In another bowl, combine the remaining cream cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and minced garlic, along with the dried herbs, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Layer the sun-dried tomato mixture over the pesto base in the baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-26 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.
  7. Serve with warm baguette slices for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served warm, and can be made a day ahead and baked before serving. Suitable for various dipping options, such as veggies or pita chips.

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