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Ultimate Creamy Baked Garlic Bread Dip

A piece of toasted bread dipping into a hot, cheesy bread dip, showing a long, stretchy cheese pull.
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You can make this creamy, cheesy baked garlic bread dip for your next gathering. It captures all the flavor of garlic bread in a warm, shareable appetizer perfect for parties or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head garlic
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • Crusty bread or crackers for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie dish or small oven-safe skillet.
  2. Roast the garlic: Slice about 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil, wrap loosely in foil, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until soft. Let it cool slightly.
  3. Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp out of the skin into a medium bowl. Mash the garlic with a fork until smooth.
  4. Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise to the mashed garlic. Mix until completely combined and smooth.
  5. Stir in the Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, and parsley.
  6. Fold in 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese into the mixture.
  7. Spread the dip evenly into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the dip cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with slices of crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

  • For an extra savory flavor, add 1/4 cup of finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the cheese mixture.
  • If you do not want to roast garlic, substitute with 1 tablespoon of garlic powder mixed with the seasonings.
  • This dip is excellent served in a hollowed-out bread bowl for a rustic presentation.

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