Hot Pesto Dip
Hot pesto dip is the easiest party appetizer ever! With only 3 ingredients and almost no prep, this dip is the perfect recipe to put out any time you entertain. Cheesy, full of flavor, and perfect for dippin' you just know all your guests will love it!
Servings: 10
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
- 1 6.5 oz jar basil pesto
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, blend them together until evenly combined.1 8 oz block cream cheese, 1 6.5 oz jar basil pesto, 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- Lightly spray a small baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer the dip mixture to the baking dish and spread it out in an even layer.
- Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes, just until hot & bubbly and the top's golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping options.
Notes
- Pull the cream cheese out of the fridge to soften before you make the dip.
- You can add other flavors to this if you like. A little lemon zest or some crushed red pepper flakes would both be yummy.
- While this recipe calls for basil pesto, you could absolutely make it with sun dried tomato pesto or roasted red peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 753IU | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 0.2mg