Creamy Caprese Bake!
A delicious and easy low-carb dip or appetizer, perfect for Caprese lovers!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven-safe baking dish or skillet
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil healthy
- 1 small shallot finely diced
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes vibrant, halved
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic fragrant
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 ripe Roma tomato finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, full-fat or light, your choice!
- 0.25 cup light sour cream
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein!
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Get your oven ready by preheating it to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Greek yogurt, Parmesan, and mozzarella until everything is nicely blended and creamy.
- Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely diced shallots and sauté for about 3 minutes until they become tender and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes begin to soften beautifully.
- Now, mix in the dried thyme, dried basil, and 2 tablespoons of the fresh chopped basil.
- Gently fold the warm tomato and herb mixture into your creamy cheese blend until everything is well incorporated.
- Transfer this delicious mixture into an oven-safe baking dish or skillet, spread it evenly, and bake for about 20 minutes until it's bubbly and lightly golden.
- Before serving, sprinkle with the chopped Roma tomato and the remaining fresh basil for a burst of color and flavor!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fats: 17g
- Protein: 10g
