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Creamy Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip

Creamy Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip You’ll Love

This Creamy Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip is a delicious vegetarian appetizer that brings Mediterranean flavors to your table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Dip Base
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto Use fresh or store-bought
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Oil-packed, blot excess oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves For garnish
  • 1 loaf Baguette Slice and serve warm

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine half of the softened cream cheese with basil pesto and blend until creamy.
  3. In another clean bowl, combine the remaining cream cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, sour cream, minced garlic, dried herbs, and stir until well incorporated.
  4. Spread the sun-dried tomato filling over the pesto base in the baking dish.
  5. Place the dip in the preheated oven and bake for 22 to 26 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 to 10 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil leaves.
  7. Slice a warm baguette and serve alongside the dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overbaking to keep the dip creamy.

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