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    Published: Jul 3, 2019 · Modified: Aug 12, 2022 by Paula Montenegro · Income from ads and affiliate links 4 Comments

    Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

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    This is an easy dip for family gatherings, barbecues, tailgating, or movie nights. It comes together in 15 minutes and keeps for about a week in the refrigerator.

    White bowl with tomato dip, crackers on whitish table.
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    About sun-dried tomatoes
    Why this appetizer dip works
    Top tips
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    Easy Sun-dried Tomato Dip

    About sun-dried tomatoes

    Sun-dried tomatoes are fresh, ripe tomatoes that have been cut in half and dried in the sun, literally. Or at least that's the way it's done in many countries. They lose all their water content and the flavor intensifies and becomes more concentrated.

    Today, there are ways of artificially drying them and achieving similar results. Here's how to make your own.

    Uses for sun-dried tomatoes: you can add some chopped or processed tomatoes to soups, sauces, and stews, use it as a pizza topper, in a filled bread, baked ricotta, pesto, strata, and so much more.

    You can buy them online, plain whole or chopped (image below, left) or in oil (image below, right).

    If you do make them at home, keeping them in olive oil is a great way. I almost always have a jar in the refrigerator. Spice it up with peeled garlic cloves, some red pepper flakes, or herbs.

    Image collage of sun-dried tomatoes on marble and in a glass jar with spoon.
    Image on the right from pixabay.com

    Why this appetizer dip works

    • It comes together in 20 minutes.
    • It serves a crowd and can be easily duplicated.
    • It can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator.
    • You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry right now.
    • It is versatile enough to use as a condiment in a burger or sandwich or as a pasta sauce.

    The beauty of this sun-dried tomato dip is in its simplicity, but you can add a lot with different spicy sauces, or even chopped jalapeños in adobo or whatever fresh chili is your thing, and add some fried chopped green onions as I do. They add a crunchiness that is perfect.

    It will save you from last-minute additions to a party appetizer table, last-minute guests, or even as a snack for a night in or tailgating.

    Whatever way you make it is good, as long as it's your way. Just make sure you have good crackers or breadsticks or even chips. It ain't dip without them.

    Glass bowl with creamy mixture, a shallow plate with chopped ingredients.

    Top tips

    • Flavor: adapt it to your personal flavor. Make it spicier, use less mayo, more pepper, whatever suits your taste buds. It's you eating it after all. Omit the spicy, reduce the mayo and add some oven-baked tomatoes, or roasted garlic (a no-brainer really, who can argue with that).
    • Uses: I have made it for parties, for barbecues, and even used it in chicken sandwiches and it's beyond good. Duplicate or triple it and make it up to a week in advance.
    • Processor: the processor is of the essence, whether it's a large or a handheld one, it's necessary to really disintegrate the tomatoes as much as you can. A chunky dip is not a bad idea, but in this sun-dried tomato dip recipe, you want to keep those morsels to a minimum. A good blender works too if you're used to doing it that way; I find it hard to take out all of the mixture from the jar, so I never use it.
    White patterned bowl with tomato dip, crackers on whitish wood table.

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    Easy Sun-dried Tomato Dip

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    This is an easy dip for family gatherings, barbecues, tailgating, or movie nights. It comes together in 15 minutes and keeps for about a week in the refrigerator.

    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 2 cups

    Ingredients

    Units
    • 8-10 plump sun-dried tomatoes (hydrated in boiling water and coarsely chopped)
    • ½ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
    • ½ cup sour cream, at room tempearture
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite spicy sauce or chiles in adobo
    • 1-2 tablespoons chopped chives
    • 1 green onion, thinly sliced (divided)

    Instructions

    1. Fry half the green onion in a bit of olive oil. Drain and reserve.
    2. In a food processor put cream cheese, mayonnaise, spicy sauce, salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Blend until creamy.
    4. Add tomatoes and blend until no large pieces remain.
    5. Transfer to a bowl, add chives and the remaining half of green onions, except for half a tablespoon of each for garnish.
    6. Mix well and check seasonings.
    7. Serve in a bowl sprinkled with chives, fresh and fried green onions and crackers.

    Notes

    • Flavor: adapt it to your personal flavor. Make it spicier, use less mayo, more pepper, whatever suits your taste buds. It's you eating it after all. Omit the spicy, reduce the mayo and add some oven-baked tomatoes, or roasted garlic (a no-brainer really, who can argue with that).
    • Uses: I have made it for parties, for barbecues, and even used it in chicken sandwiches and it's beyond good. Duplicate or triple it and make it up to a week in advance.
    • Processor: the processor is of the essence, whether it's a large or a handheld one, it's necessary to really disintegrate the tomatoes as much as you can. A chunky dip is not a bad idea, but in this sun-dried tomato dip recipe, you want to keep those morsels to a minimum. A good blender works too if you're used to doing it that way; I find it hard to take out all of the mixture from the jar, so I never use it.
    • Author: Paula Montenegro
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅛
    • Calories: 215
    • Sugar: 4 g
    • Sodium: 220.5 mg
    • Fat: 20.5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 3 g
    • Cholesterol: 35.1 mg

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    Barely adapted from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, by Ina Garten

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    About Paula Montenegro

    I'm Paula, a baker for more than 30 years and your designated recipe developer, sharing the best ones here with simple ingredients + easy-to-follow instructions.

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    1. David says

      July 24, 2018 at 10:08 am

      Sounds fantastic - and I actually have all the ingredients on hand! Will be making this for guests this weekend. Thanks, Paula!

      Reply
      • Paula Montenegro says

        July 26, 2018 at 11:31 am

        It's one of those recipes that are great to have on hand!

        Reply
    2. angiesrecipes says

      July 24, 2018 at 9:42 am

      Easy peacy and so yummy too! I have some homemade dried tomatoes that I can definitely use in this dip. Thanks for sharing, Paula.

      Reply
      • Paula Montenegro says

        July 26, 2018 at 11:31 am

        Thank you Angie!

        Reply

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