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Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip

Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip for Effortless Entertaining

This Baked Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip is a creamy, flavorful vegetarian appetizer that impresses guests and is perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil-packed, blotted of excess oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic recommended
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil optional for garnish
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Baguette warmed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Small Baking Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend half of the softened cream cheese with the basil pesto until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly in the baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, mix the remaining cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, sour cream, minced garlic, and dried herbs until smooth.
  4. Carefully spread the creamy filling over the pesto layer in the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 22-26 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
  6. Let the dip rest for 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
  7. Serve the dip alongside warm baguette slices, garnished with fresh basil and additional sun-dried tomatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soften cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Can combine all ingredients for simpler preparation. Serve with warm baguette for best experience.

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