Description
This creamy, tangy dip blends sun-dried tomatoes with cream cheese, herbs, and garlic for a bold Mediterranean flavor. Ideal for parties or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, slightly drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Drain sun-dried tomatoes slightly, reserving some oil.
- In a food processor, combine tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and extra lemon juice if desired.
- Blend in Parmesan cheese if using.
- Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Add crushed red pepper for spice or roasted red peppers for sweetness.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes if not packed in oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg