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Burst Tomato and Mozzarella Spread in a round, black baking dish surrounded by golden toasted crostini.

Burst Tomato & Mozzarella Spread

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Burst Tomato and Mozzarella Spread made with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, fresh garlic, and olive oil, is a cozy and hearty appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Author Jan Nunes
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Ingredients

  • 16 Ounces Cherry Tomatoes (2 Packages)
  • 8 Ounces Mozzarella Pearls (1 Package)
  • 6 Garlic Cloves Peeled and Halved
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Divided
  • Fresh Basil Leaves Cut Chiffonade

For Serving:

  • Crostini, Melba Toasts, Hearty Crackers, or Rustic Bread

Instructions

  • Preheat. Preheat oven to 450°F. Drizzle one tablespoon of olive oil in the bottom of a medium-sized baking dish. Peel and cut garlic cloves in half and set aside.
    6 Garlic Cloves, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Combine in Baking Dish. Arrange whole cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and halved garlic cloves in a single layer. Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
    16 Ounces Cherry Tomatoes, 8 Ounces Mozzarella Pearls
  • Bake. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly, the garlic is tender, the cheese is melted, and the tomatoes are slightly charred and have burst.
  • Garnish and Serve. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and sprinkle the top with basil chiffonade.
    Serve warm. Let guests spoon or spread the dip over crostini, melba toasts, hearty crackers, or rustic bread.
    Fresh Basil Leaves, Crostini, Melba Toasts, Hearty Crackers, or Rustic Bread

Notes

My Top Tip
♡ Because this spread has only 5 ingredients, choose only the best ingredients to make the most delicious-tasting spread!
Make-Ahead, Storage, & Reheating Instructions
Make Ahead. You can assemble this dish to the point of baking it, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and bake it later in the day.
Storage & Reheating. This recipe is not ideal for reheating and is best when freshly baked. Luckily, it is so delicious you won't have any leftovers!

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg
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