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Garlic Bread Dip

Garlic Bread Dip: The Best Easy Recipe for Cozy Nights

Garlic Bread Dip is an irresistible appetizer made with roasted garlic and three kinds of cheese, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 239 kcal

Equipment

  • Pyrex Glass Pie Plate
  • 8x8 2-Quart Glass Baking Dish
  • Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

Roasted garlic

  • 2 heads garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Dip

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley as a garnish
  • crostini or crackers for serving

Instructions
 

Roasted garlic

  • Preheat oven to 400℉.
  • Remove excess papers from outside of garlic heads. Slice off ¼" from the top of each head of garlic to expose the cloves. Discard top portion.
  • Make a little bowl of foil to set garlic in and hold the heads upright. Drizzle the tops with olive oil, then cover completely with foil. Roast in the oven for about 40-50 minutes, or until garlic is soft throughout and lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool before handling.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350℉.

Dip

  • Squeeze garlic cloves out of their skins and into a large mixing bowl. Mash with a fork to create a paste consistency.
  • Add cream cheese and sour cream to the bowl. Mix until combined. Add shredded mozzarella, half of the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
  • Spread into a small baking dish (8x8 square or 8-9 inch pie pan works well) and top with remaining parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for about 25-28 minutes, or until middle is hot and bubbling. Top should be lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crostini or crackers.

Notes

Dish is best served hot or warm within 10-15 minutes of baking. Assemble dip as directed but before baking, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Serve with crostini, crackers, pretzels, potato chips, celery, bell pepper wedges, carrots, or pork rinds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 442mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 711IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Appetizer, Cheese Dip, Comfort Food, easy recipe, Garlic Bread Dip, Party Food
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