Cheesy Tomato Dip Recipe – An Easy & Delicious Fresh Tomato Appetizer!

When it comes to crowd favorite appetizers this Cheesy Tomato Dip recipe is right there at the top of the list. Roasted cherry tomatoes mixed with two different varieties of cheese and baked until hot and bubbly.

Then serve your hot dip with crackers, toasted baguette slices, pita chips, tortilla chips or sliced veggies for a delicious appetizer that you can share with your family and friends. It is a great recipe to make during the holidays, on New Year’s Eve, or in the middle of summer when you don’t know what to do with all those cherry tomatoes.

Best of all it requires only a few minutes to prepare. Simply slice the cherry tomatoes in half and roast them in the oven.

Then once they become warm and blistered stir in two varieties of cheese. Finally, put the dish back in the oven so the cheese becomes nice and melted.

Now you are ready to serve the dip with your favorite crackers, chips or bread! One bite and you will be amazed that a recipe that is so simple tastes that good!

What Type of Tomatoes To Use

The best type of tomato to use for this recipe is a cherry tomato variety. There are a variety of reasons why they are the best choice:

• Concentrated sweetness: Cherry tomatoes are known for their sweet and concentrated flavor, which adds a delightful sweetness to the dip without overpowering the cheese flavors.

• Texture: When roasted or blistered, the cherry tomatoes break down and become nice and juicy. They also have a nice thin skin that melts into the cheese making it easy to eat.

• Intense color: The vibrant red color of cherry tomatoes adds a beautiful pop of color to the dip, making it aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

However there are several different varieties of cherry tomatoes that you can choose from. Whether you grow your own in your garden or purchase them at the market, the flavor of this dip may change slightly.

Favorite Cherry Tomato Varieties For Cheesy Tomato Dip

Sweet Million: This variety is also very sweet, but with a slightly tangy finish. They are great to use in both salads and dips and their vibrant red color stands out in the dish.

Sweet 100: This variety is a good choice for those who are looking for a tomato dip that is on the sweeter side.

Black Cherry: This variety is known for its deep purple color and rich flavor. It’s a good choice for adding unique color and delicious flavor to the dip.

Sun Gold: This variety is known for its intensely sweet and fruity flavor. The tomatoes have an orange hue which will blend into the dip. This is the perfect tomato to use when you want to serve the dip to the non-tomato lovers.

Green Envy: A unique cherry tomato that is bright green in color when ripe. It has a sweet and fruity flavor with a hint of tartness and a juicy, tender texture. They’re less acidic than other cherry tomato varieties and have a gentle sweetness that won’t overpower the dip.

Steps To Make Cheesy Tomato Dip

1. Prepare The Tomatoes

Start by washing and drying the tomatoes. It is important that the tomatoes are completely dry so that the dip doesn’t become too watery.

Then cut the tomatoes in half. For extra large cherry tomatoes cut them in 4 sections.

Tip: To cut a lot of tomatoes at once, place the cherry tomatoes on a cutting board. Then place a large plate on top of them. Press down on the plate and run a knife, parallel to the cutting board & beneath the plate to cut the tomatoes through the center.

Once the tomatoes are cut, add them to a small baking dish. It is okay if they overlap each other in the dish.

2. Season The Tomatoes

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the tops of the tomatoes. Then season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mixture so that they are evenly coated.

3. Bake Time

Place the baking dish in the oven that has been preheated to 375°F (190°C). Let the tomatoes roast for 20 minutes or until they begin to blister and release some of their juices.

4. Add The Cheese

Once the tomatoes are roasted, take the baking dish out of the oven. Stir in the two varieties of cheese until well incorporated.

5. Bake To Heat The Cheese

Place the cheesy tomato dip back in the oven until the edges are hot and bubbly.

6. Stir & Serve

Once the dip comes out of the oven, give it one final stir. Then serve warm with crackers, pita chips, tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices or sliced veggies.

What Type Of Cheese To Use

There are two different varieties of cheese in this easy tomato dip recipe:

Boursin Cheese – Boursin cheese combines classic Gournay Cheese with various herbs and spices into a crumbly, yet spreadable cheese. You can use any flavor, however Garlic & Herb is the crowd favorite.

You can find Boursin cheese in a small, 5.2 ounce box. It is most often located in the speciality cheese section at the grocery store near the Feta cheese.

Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Although you can make this dip using only cherry tomatoes and Boursin cheese, the consistency is better when adding shredded Cheddar cheese to the mix as well.

Although shredding your own cheese is best, in this recipe it is okay to use pre-shredded, store bought cheese. However it is best to use finely shredded cheese as it melts better.

Cheesy Tomato Dip Recipe

* Complete recipe instructions including specific measurements, cook temperatures and times are located in a printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. However, be sure to read the entire article for helpful tips and tricks when making this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

• 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
• 5.2 ounce garlic & herb Boursin cheese
• 1⁄2 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese
• olive oil, for drizzling
• Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. *Be sure to dry them well.

Then slice them in half and place them in a small shallow baking dish. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until soft and juicy. Remove the dish from the oven.

Cut the block of Boursin cheese into smaller sections and add it to the baking dish with the tomatoes. Stir well. Then add the finely shredded Cheddar cheese and stir until well incorporated.

Place the baking dish back in the oven and continue to bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melting. Take the dish out of the oven and stir to combine.

Serve warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, pita chips or sliced veggies.

Enjoy!

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