By Becky Hardin
Updated Aug 22, 2025
Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip is the ultimate easy party dip for any occasion. I love this cheesy dip as it’s perfect for any celebration, tailgating, and especially the Super Bowl. I’m a huge cheese lover, and let me tell you, this is the best cheese dip recipe ever!
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Easy Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip Recipe
I think this Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip is the perfect blend of hot, melty cheese, tomatoes, and basil. It’s a seriously delicious dip that I tend to make for any occasion.
I created this cheesy dip and posted it for the first time back in October 2013, and it has since inspired numerous caprese recipes. While I love a traditional caprese salad, this hot dip recipe definitely wins out. I mean, it’s cheese dip! Cheese lover that I am, how could it not win my heart?
Caprese is a traditional Italian mix of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, some of my favorite ingredients, and together they create the most incredible flavor.
I’ll take advantage of any occasion whether it be game day, a party, or a get-together, to make this dip so I can indulge.
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- ▢ 1 cup light sour cream
- ▢ ½ tsp mustard powder
- ▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
- ▢ 1 tsp dried thyme
- ▢ 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- ▢ 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese about 2 cups
- ▢ 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese about 2 cups
- ▢ 1 cup basil leaves chopped
- ▢ 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ▢ extra basil leaves
- ▢ 2 French bread baguettes sliced
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Stir sour cream, mustard powder, herbs, and thyme in a large bowl. 1 cup light sour cream, ½ tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- Add cheese and cup chopped basil. 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese, 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup basil leaves
- Spread mixture into small pan or pie dish.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes on top of mixture. 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and is bubbling.
- While the dip is in the oven, slice the bread and place on a baking dish. Slightly drizzle or spray bread with olive oil.
- Slide into the oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes until toasted.
- After cheese is melted and bubbly, switch to broil and let it get extra crispy for about 5 minutes (watch closely).
- Serve warm with the toasted bread. 2 French bread baguettes, extra basil leaves
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cheesy Tomato Mozzarella Dip Recipe
Prepare the dip: Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir 1 cup sour cream, ½ tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp herbs, and 1 tsp thyme together in a large bowl.
Add cheese and basil: Add 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese and 1 cup chopped basil. Spread mixture into small pan or pie dish.
Add diced tomatoes and bake: Sprinkle 1 cup diced tomatoes on top. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and is bubbling.
Prepare bread and bake: While the dip is in the oven, slice the baguettes and place them on a baking dish. Slightly drizzle or spray bread with olive oil. Slide into the oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes until toasted.
Broil dip: After cheese is melted and bubbly, switch to broil and let it get extra crispy for about 5 minutes (watch closely).
Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with toasted bread and extra basil leaves.
How to Store
Store leftover dip in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until melted and warm. I do not recommend freezing this dip.
Serving Suggestions
This cheesy dip goes well with Mexican spice crackers or a no knead sandwich bread and even Olive Garden breadsticks for dipping and dunking.
more caprese recipes to try
Caprese Pasta Bake (Oven-baked Caprese Casserole)
White Chicken Lasagna (Caprese Chicken Lasagna)
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Caprese Recipe
Stuffed Chicken Caprese Sandwich Recipe
Tomato Mozzarella Caprese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup light sour cream
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese about 2 cups
- 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese about 2 cups
- 1 cup basil leaves chopped
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- extra basil leaves
- 2 French bread baguettes sliced
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Stir sour cream, mustard powder, herbs, and thyme in a large bowl. 1 cup light sour cream, ½ tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp herbes de Provence
- Add cheese and cup chopped basil. 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese, 8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1 cup basil leaves
- Spread mixture into small pan or pie dish.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes on top of mixture. 1 cup diced tomatoes
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and is bubbling.
- While the dip is in the oven, slice the bread and place on a baking dish. Slightly drizzle or spray bread with olive oil.
- Slide into the oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes until toasted.
- After cheese is melted and bubbly, switch to broil and let it get extra crispy for about 5 minutes (watch closely).
- Serve warm with the toasted bread. 2 French bread baguettes, extra basil leaves
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
