Caprese Dip

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: balsamic glaze

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Balsamic glaze adds sweetness while red wine vinegar is a more affordable option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: basil paste

Dried basil is a lower-calorie option, while basil paste can be less expensive.

Gather your ingredients

Preheat your oven to 350 F

Slice the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds with a spoon

Dice the tomatoes and set aside

Spray your pan with a little cooking spray (optional)

Add the sour cream to mixing bowl

Add in all the dry spices

Mix it all together

Add in the cheeses

Add the cup of fresh basil

Spread the mixture into the baking pan

Top with the tomatoes

Place in the oven for 12-13 minutes

Meanwhile slice the baguette into thin slices and place on the rack that is sitting in the baking sheet

Once your dip has cooked for 12-13 minutes turn the oven to broil

Drizzle the bread with a little olive oil

Leave the dip in the oven and place the crostini in to brown on broil

Remove them all once the dip and the bread are browned to your liking (approx. 3 minutes)

Place the rest of the fresh chopped basil on top of your warm dip

Serve with your crostini

Cooking Techniques

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