recommendation: caprese dip

i made this pinterest recipe last week when I needed a snack. we had leftover mozzarella, basil and tomatoes from caprese sandwiches the night before. i was so excited to have just found this recipe, perfect timing!

please please visit How Sweet Eats blog for the original recipe, the pictures there are so beautiful and make this recipe a bit more appetizing! And don't forget to read the whole way through the recipe! I basically just cut everything up and put it in a dish into the oven... I didn't even read the NOTE section which is the reason mine turned out only OK - I should have let the tomatoes sit on a paper towel with a little salt to let them sweat - they were too juicy and so the dip was a bit watery. I can't wait to try this recipe again, the right way. I also think it needed to cook a few minutes more because the cheese wasn't quite melted enough, i almost had to cut the dip apart to eat it. nonetheless, it was caprese dip.... so obviously enjoyable to consume. try it out and let me know what you think if any edits need to be made! and my note: if you use a dish with a handle - do not grab the hot handle! ha! i don't know why but any time i have a skillet or dish in the oven, my mind goes dumb and i just grab it and always burn my hand. be careful!

Hot Caprese Dip

serves 2-4
10 ounces fresh mozzarella, chopped into cubes
2 roma tomatoes, seeded and juiced
3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil (or about 1 tablespoon dried) + more for garnish
Preheat oven to 375.

Make sure tomatoes have as much juiced squeezed out

of them as possible – this will prevent the dip from becoming soupy. In a small baking dish, combine chopped cheese, tomatoes and basil and mix. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes so cheese becomes bubbly and golden. Serve immediately with crackers or melba toasts.

Note: dip may appear “watery” which is why it is VERY important to get as much moisture out of the tomatoes as possible. Also make sure dip is consumed immediately, as the longer it sits, the more juice that develops. Don’t worry if there is a little bit of juice – it is still delicious!