Fresh Tomato Basil Dip
This delicious dip is perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer. The combination of creamy cream cheese, sweet plum tomatoes, tangy Italian dressing, and fragrant fresh basil creates a flavorful and refreshing treat that's sure to please.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 plum tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese (sprinkle to taste)
Directions
Spread the softened cream cheese onto the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Mix together the chopped tomatoes and zesty Italian dressing, then spoon this mixture over the cream cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with chopped fresh basil.
Serve with wheat thins, snack crackers, or assorted cut-up fresh vegetables for a delightful snack or party appetizer. This recipe makes approximately 1 3/4 cups or 14 servings.
Suggested Variations
- Add some diced garlic to the tomato mixture for an extra depth of flavor
- Use cherry tomatoes instead of plum tomatoes for a different texture and flavor
- Substitute chopped fresh parsley for the basil if you prefer a milder herb flavor
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Tomato basil dip. One package. Eight ounces of cream cheese, softened. Two plum tomatoes, chopped. Two tablespoons of zesty Italian dressing. Two tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. And one tablespoon of finely chopped fresh basil. Instructions. Spread cream cheese onto bottom of nine inch pipe late. Mix tomatoes and dressing. Spoon over cheese. sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil. Serve with wheat thins, snack crackers or assorted cut up fresh vegetables. Makes one and three quarters cups or 14 servings. Two tablespoons each.llm
**Fresh Tomato Basil Dip** ========================= This delicious dip is perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer. The combination of creamy cream cheese, sweet plum tomatoes, tangy Italian dressing, and fragrant fresh basil creates a flavorful and refreshing treat that's sure to please. ### Ingredients * 8 ounces cream cheese (softened) * 2 plum tomatoes (chopped) * 2 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing * 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil * Parmesan cheese (sprinkle to taste) ### Directions Spread the softened cream cheese onto the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Mix together the chopped tomatoes and zesty Italian dressing, then spoon this mixture over the cream cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with chopped fresh basil. Serve with wheat thins, snack crackers, or assorted cut-up fresh vegetables for a delightful snack or party appetizer. This recipe makes approximately 1 3/4 cups or 14 servings. ### Suggested Variations * Add some diced garlic to the tomato mixture for an extra depth of flavor * Use cherry tomatoes instead of plum tomatoes for a different texture and flavor * Substitute chopped fresh parsley for the basil if you prefer a milder herb flavorname
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- appetizer
- dip