Dinner

Garlic Bread Dip with Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Recipe

Byluca Carter November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

Introduction

This Garlic Bread Dip is a warm, creamy delight perfect for parties or cozy nights in. Roasted garlic blends beautifully with cheeses to create a rich, flavorful dip that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

A close-up view of a white rectangular baking dish filled with a creamy, golden-browned cheese dip with some browned spots on the top layer, garnished with small green herb pieces scattered across. A woman's hand is holding a toasted, golden-brown slice of bread dipped halfway into the thick, stretchy, white cheese mixture, pulling it up with cheese strands stretching between the bread and the dish. The dish sits on a white marbled surface, emphasizing the warm and gooey texture of the cheese dip. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 heads garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil

8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
1 cup sour cream

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley (as a garnish)

Crostini or crackers (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400℉. Prepare the garlic by removing excess paper and slicing off about ¼ inch from the top of each head to expose the cloves.
Step 2: Create a small foil bowl to hold the garlic heads upright. Drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil, cover completely with foil, and roast for 40-50 minutes until soft and lightly browned. Let cool.

Step 3: Lower the oven temperature to 350℉ while the garlic cools.
Step 4: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a large bowl and mash with a fork until a paste forms.
Step 5: Add cream cheese and sour cream to the mashed garlic and mix until smooth. Stir in mozzarella, half of the parmesan, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 6: Spread the mixture into a small baking dish (8×8 inch or 8-9 inch pie pan works well). Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese evenly on top.
Step 7: Bake for 25-28 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbling, and top is lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 8: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm with crostini or crackers.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh garlic for roasting to get a sweeter, milder flavor that enhances the dip.
Swap mozzarella for Monterey Jack or fontina for a different melt and taste.
For extra crispiness, toast the crostini before serving.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat kick.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through, stirring occasionally to maintain creaminess.

How to Serve

A white casserole dish filled with a creamy, golden-brown baked dip that has a bubbly and slightly browned top layer, garnished with small green herb bits scattered across the surface; a toasted bread slice is dipped into the thick, cheesy, and soft-textured dip, showing its rich and smooth inside, with another toasted bread slice resting nearby on a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dip up to a day in advance. Assemble the dip and store it covered in the refrigerator. When ready, bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if baking directly from chilled.