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Roasted Garlic Caprese Dip

Roasted Garlic Caprese Dip

A warm, gooey, and comforting twist on the classic Caprese salad featuring sweet roasted garlic, blistered cherry tomatoes, and melty cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 heads garlic whole heads, untrimmed
  • 1-2 whole shallots keep skin on
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves removed from stems
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes washed and dried
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup mayo adds richness
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese shredded

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place unpeeled garlic heads and shallots in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, scatter thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until soft.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes to the dish and roast until they blister and burst.
  3. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and mayo until smooth. Fold in Parmesan and fresh basil.
  4. Squeeze roasted garlic and shallots out of their skins. Mash with a fork and stir into the cheese mixture. Gently fold in the roasted tomatoes and all the oil from the dish.
  5. Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with mozzarella, and bake until bubbling and golden. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with toasted French baguette.

Notes

Avoid fresh mozzarella balls as they release too much liquid. Use low moisture mozzarella for the best cheese pull. Do not skip the resting period to avoid burns!