Cheesy Garlic Bread Dip
A warm, gooey, and incredibly delicious garlic bread dip that's perfect for movie nights, gatherings, or any cozy evening. It's fast, easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- Oven-safe dish
- Medium bowl
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 heads garlic Roast until soft and golden brown.
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cream cheese Room temperature, softened.
- 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 For garnish.
- Crostini or crackers For serving.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice off the top ¼ inch of each garlic head. Place each head on a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with ½ teaspoon olive oil, and wrap snugly. Roast for 40-50 minutes until soft and golden brown.2 heads garlic
- Carefully unwrap the garlic, let it cool slightly, then squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins.2 heads garlic
- In a medium bowl, combine the roasted garlic, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.2 heads garlic
- Transfer the dip mixture to an oven-safe dish.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese over the top.2 heads garlic
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.2 heads garlic
- Serve warm with crostini, crackers, or bread.2 heads garlic
Notes
Room temperature cream cheese is key for a smooth dip. Roast garlic until very soft for the best flavor. Can be prepped ahead.