¼cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnishing
¼teaspooncoarsely ground black pepper, more to taste
2cupsgrape tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.)
8ouncesfresh mozzarella, patted dry and cut into small pieces
bread or crackers for dipping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mozzarella, chopped basil, and pepper. Spread into bottom of prepared baking dish.
Arange grape tomatoes evenly on top of the cheese layer. Arrange the fresh mozzarella cheese over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with more pepper if desired.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbling and tomatoes are starting to burst.
Let stand for 10 minutes and then serve topped with additional fresh basil.
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Notes
Nutrition information is for dip only and does not include crackers.
Make Ahead: Prepare dip in baking dish, cover and refrigerate up to a day ahead. Bake as directed (remove cover), adding a few minutes because the dish is chilled.