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Baked Garlic Bread Dip

A truly delicious and decadent recipe for Baked Garlic Bread Dip. This rich and creamy dip is reminiscent of cheesy garlic bread and is a perfect game day appetizer!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 337 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 heads garlic tops sliced off crosswise
  • 2 shallots one end of each sliced off
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
  • 6 ounces finely shredded mozzarella
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F. Place garlic heads and shallots over a sheet of foil and drizzle with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap foil tightly around garlic and shallots and roast for about 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow garlic and shallots to cool, about 15 minutes before unwrapping foil.
  • In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, mayo, chives, parsley, and salt and pepper. Squeeze in garlic heads and shallots.
  • Stir together until fully mashed together and mixture is smooth.
  • Add 4 ounces of mozzarella and 4 tablespoons parmesan.
  • Stir together.
  • Pour mixture into a baking dish.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through and top is melted and bubbling.
  • Transfer dip to broiler and broil for 1 minute or until browned on top. Serve with crackers and crostini.
  • Prep Ahead Instructions
  • The entire baked garlic bread dip can be prepped and assembled up to 3 days ahead of time.
  • Make dip as instructed until it’s topped with shredded cheeses, then tightly wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate. When ready to use unwrap and bake, adding an extra 5 minutes to the baking time.

Variations for Bake Garlic Bread Dip:

  • Swap the mozzarella out for some shredded gruyere or asiago cheese.
  • Add some chopped dill or minced tarragon to the dip to add another layer of fresh herbaceous flavor.
  • Stir some crispy cooked, chopped bacon into the dip before baking for an extra touch of salty goodness.
  • Add some chopped (fresh or pickled) jalapeños into the dip, or stir in some hot sauce for some heat.
  • Stir some fresh corn kernels into the dip for a touch of sweetness and added texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 431mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 960IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 234mgIron: 0.5mg
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