Hot Caprese Dip

Name: Hot Caprese Dip
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 (11-ounce) package Pillsbury™ refrigerated original breadsticks; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 16 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks; 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and juiced; 4 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup balsamic syrup

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Prep 30 min
Total 45 min
Servings 6

A melty and gooey take on the summer salad. This dip is full of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and lots of basil. Serve with breadsticks and balsamic syrup. MORE+ LESS-

By Baked Bree

Updated October 16, 2014

Ingredients

(11-ounce) package Pillsbury™ refrigerated original breadsticks

tablespoons olive oil

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into chunks

Roma tomatoes, seeded and juiced

tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

teaspoon kosher salt

1/2

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4

cup balsamic syrup

Steps

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Heat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Unroll dough; brush with olive oil mixture and twist. Place on baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.
2

Combine mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a small baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes, the top should be golden and bubbly.
3

Garnish with additional basil if desired. Serve with breadsticks and balsamic syrup.

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More About This Recipe

Caprese salad is crazy popular in the summer.

You know, ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. It is fresh and light and gorgeous, and just screams summer. I thought it’d be fun to do a new spin on it.

I decided to make a hot version, and guess what? It is ah-mazing! My Hot Caprese Dip is going to be making many, many appearances at my summer parties.

And it’s super easy to make – Score! When this baby hit the table, there were oohs, ahhs, and cries of joy. And rightfully so. It is gooey and melty and is screaming for something to dunk it into…

Breadsticks, yup, slathered in olive oil and herbs. I got super fancy and bought some balsamic syrup at the store, when I dipped my dip into that, OMG.

Tip - If you cannot find balsamic syrup in your grocery store, it is really easy to make on your own. Put about a cup of balsamic vinegar in a small sauté pan, and bring to a boil over medium heat, let it cook down until it is reduced to about 1/4 cup.

Start with a chub of Pillsbury breadstick dough.

Brush the dough with olive oil and Italian seasoning. Twist and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Grab the rest of the ingredients.

Toss the cheese and tomatoes in a bowl. Throw in some basil, and season with salt and pepper.

Put the cheese mixture into a small baking dish.

Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes to get the top brown and bubbly.

Serve with balsamic syrup and breadsticks.