Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Dip
Delight your guests with this Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Dip, a luxurious fusion of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, velvety cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, seasoned with garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper, then elevated with the freshness of fragrant basil. Perfectly paired with a variety of dippables, from crisp vegetables to crunchy crackers, this appetizer is a surefire crowd-pleaser for any gathering!
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- hot pepper sauce, Tabasco or Frank’s, to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Process until the ingredients are well-blended and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the fresh basil to the mixture and continue processing until the basil is fully incorporated.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or pita chips for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.1mg