Best Tomato Basil Italian Cheese Dip Recipes

PHILLY TOMATO-BASIL DIP

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Found on the inside of a philadelphia cream cheese box and just had to try it. I was hesitant at first but was glad I did. This dip is wonderful and the zesty italian dressing gives it a wonderful kick.

Provided by gertc96

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons zesty Italian dressing
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped

Steps:

Spread cream cheese into bottom of 9-in pie plate.
Mix tomatos and dressing and spoon over cream cheese.
Top with parmesan cheese and basil.
Serve with crackers of your choice or fresh vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 25.8, Sodium 131.7, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 2.2

SUMMER FRESH TOMATO BASIL DIP

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I created this light summery dip/spread to use up an overabundance of my garden's ripe tomatoes and gorgeous basil. Serve with cut-up vegetables, crackers or corn chips.

Provided by Challena

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 44

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cups fresh basil leaves, minced
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, minced
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine, cream cheese, sour cream, basil, Italian parsley, tomatoes, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, tomato paste, onion salt, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on High until whipped, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 109.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

GARLICKY TOMATO-BASIL DIP

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This recipe came off the back of a Wheat Thins box. I love different types of dips..this one is excellent. Recipe has been modified for posting purposes.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories Cheese

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese spread
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, divided
1 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, drained, sliced
Wheat Thins sun-dried tomato and basil crackers

Steps:

Mix cream cheese, garlic powder, and half of the basil until well blended.
Put into bottom of 9-inch pie plate; top with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, and remaining basil.
Cover.
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 15.6, Sodium 147.3, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 1.9