Description
Indulge in this creamy Garlic Bread Dip Recipe, a delightful blend of roasted garlic and rich cheeses that creates a warm, gooey dip perfect for any gathering. This appetizer is not only easy to prepare but also guaranteed to impress your guests with its savory flavors. Serve it alongside crispy crostini or an assortment of crackers for the ultimate dipping experience. Whether it’s game night, a cozy evening at home, or a festive party, this dip will be the star of the show. Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible cheesy spread that combines comfort and gourmet flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Crostini or crackers (for serving)
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim tops off garlic heads and drizzle with olive oil.
- Wrap in foil and roast for 50 minutes until soft. Allow to cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 350°F.
- Squeeze roasted garlic into a mixing bowl and mash into a paste with a fork.
- Mix in cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; stir in mozzarella, half of the parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mixture in an 8×8 baking dish and top with remaining parmesan.
- Bake for about 28 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving with crostini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg