Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
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Whether you’re headed to a backyard party or just need something snacky for the weekend, this easy sun-dried tomato dip has you covered.
This sun-dried tomato dip recipe, adapted from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten is summer entertaining at its easiest. Perfect for a picnic, an easy patio spread, or a summer concert with a glass of wine in hand. I first had it at my friend Lisa’s house, and let’s just say the empty bowl said it all.
It’s made with just a few pantry staples, but the flavor is bold, tangy, and totally crave-worthy. Serve it with toasted baguette slices, crackers, pita chips, or raw veggies. And if you somehow end up with leftovers, it keeps well in the fridge for a few days. No wonder it was a top-seller at the Barefoot Contessa store.
“Wow! This is dangerously good! It has a rich, light, whipped consistency—perfect with crackers.”
What You’ll Need To Make Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
- Sun-dried tomatoes: Packed with intense, tangy-sweet tomato flavor that tastes like sunshine. Be sure to use the kind packed in oil—they’re softer, more flavorful, and blend easily into the dip.
- Cream cheese, sour cream & mayonnaise: This classic trio forms the creamy, tangy base of the dip.
- Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper & scallions: This mix adds just the right amount of heat, seasoning, and oniony bite.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Blend the base. Place the sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until smooth and well blended.
Step 2. Mix in the scallions. Add the scallions and pulse twice, just until incorporated. Transfer to a serving bowl or an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Step 3: Serve. Let the dip come to room temperature, garnish with sliced scallions if desired, then serve with flat bread, fresh vegetables, crackers, chips, or all of the above!
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Barefoot Contessa Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
This sun-dried tomato dip takes minutes to make but tastes like you went the extra mile.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's
- 10 dashes Tabasco sauce
- Heaping ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts), plus a bit more for garnishing if desired
Instructions
- Place the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Blitz to blend well. Add the scallions and pulse twice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let dip come to room temperature, garnish with sliced scallions if desired, then serve with flat bread, fresh vegetables, crackers, chips or all of the above.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (10 servings)
- Calories: 187
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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I know I’m 39, but I wish Ina Garten would adopt me. Is this recipe successful if low-fat version of the cheese, mayo and sour cream are used?
Hi Karen, I’ve never tried it but can promise you it wouldn’t be as good 🙂
I had made this for our recent pool party & had to give people the recipe before they left. It’s so simple & delicious!! I absolutely love the deep flavor of sun dried tomatoes & can eat them by themselves. I served this along with carrots, butter crackers, melba toast, and other veggies. My 3 yr old son also was one that kept going back for more. Thank you Jennifer!
This is a great recipe for entertaining and makes a nice amount. I am often asked for the recipe and love to share it as it’s an easy one and it looks pretty when it’s garnished. I definitely recommend serving with a variety of dipping options – especially the vegetables as it complements everything really nicely and offers a bigger appetizer spread this way.
Just made this for a tailgating party and it is SO good, thanks!!!
Delicious! I made it for a gathering over the weekend and it was gone so quickly!!!
Omigosh that looks delicious! For the record…Ina Garten is cool!
A perfect dip for parties and family.
Can’t wait to make this.
OMG this is so good! I’ve been meaning to try it since I saw Ina make it on her show Barefoot Contessa, but your pictures definitely convinced me. Great job on the food photography, by the way!
Was skeptical about this one but turned out great. Did not think I’d be a fan of sun dried tomatoes, who knew?