Garlic Bread Dip with Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella, and Parmesan Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Garlic Bread Dip features roasted garlic blended with cream cheese, sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Baked until bubbly and golden, it makes a perfect appetizer served warm with crostini or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Dip
- 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
- Roasted garlic: Preheat the oven to 400℉. Remove excess papers from the outside of garlic heads. Slice off ¼” from the top of each garlic head to expose the cloves, then discard the cut tops. Make a small bowl of foil to hold the garlic heads upright, drizzle the garlic tops with olive oil, and cover them completely with foil. Roast for 40-50 minutes until the garlic is soft and lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool before handling.
- Reduce oven temperature: After the garlic is roasted and while it’s cooling, reduce the oven temperature to 350℉.
- Prepare the dip mixture: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a large mixing bowl. Mash them with a fork until a paste forms. Add the cream cheese and sour cream, mixing well until combined. Stir in the shredded mozzarella, half of the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Assemble for baking: Spread the garlic cheese mixture evenly into a small baking dish, such as an 8×8 inch square dish or an 8-9 inch pie pan. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Bake the dip: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-28 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbling and the top is lightly browned.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm with crostini or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and a smoother dip.
- Roasting garlic mellows its sharpness and adds a sweet, nutty flavor to the dip.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dip mixture.
- This dip can be made a day ahead; store in the refrigerator and bake just before serving.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks instead of crostini.
Keywords: Garlic Bread Dip, Roasted Garlic Dip, Cheesy Dip, Appetizer, Party Dip, Cream Cheese Dip
