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Cheese Sun-dried Tomatoes

Creamy Cheese Sun-Dried Tomatoes Dip That'll Steal Hearts

This Creamy Cheese Sun-Dried Tomatoes Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's easy to make and customize.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream may substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or preferred melting cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese or mild cheddar
Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes re-hydrated in oil for extra flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil dried basil can be used if fresh is unavailable
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional, use to taste
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Binding Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or oil from sun-dried tomatoes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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  3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh basil, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
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  4. Drizzle in the olive oil and mix until fully combined.
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  5. Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, spreading evenly across the base.
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  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges are golden and the dip is bubbly.
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  7. Allow the dip to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, prepare the dip a day in advance. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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