Caprese salad is one of my favorite things to order at a restaurant to get the meal started. While thinking up some contest recipes I focused a lot on dip, and figured- Why not? i don't know why I didn't make something like this before. It is great! Because of the consistency of fresh mozzarella it does require a bit of pulling the cheese from the pan. I like to think it is giving a little extra arm work out before enjoying the dip. Ahhh... wishful thinking. Anyways, this is super easy, and will catch your guests eye on game day. Enjoy!!!
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Ingredients
16 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced into thin strips
1/2 cup Red Gold petite diced tomatoes, drained (make sure to get as much liquid out as you can)
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix mozzarella and cream cheese in a small bowl . Gently fold in the tomatoes and basil. Spread into a small/medium baking dish. Place in oven till cheese is completely melted and bubbly. Serve with garlic toast.