Baked Garlic Bread Dip
This cheesy baked garlic bread dip is loaded with roasted garlic and creamy cheeses- all the delicious flavors of garlic bread baked into a crowd-pleasing dip!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 whole shallots bottoms cut off
- 2 heads garlic tops cut off
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (8 oz) block softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley reserve some for topping
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, cut off the tops of the garlic heads and the bottoms of the shallots.
- Place the heads of shallots and garlic on a sheet of foil, then drizzle with olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt.
- Wrap the foil tightly around the shallots and garlic, then transfer to the oven to roast for 1 hour or until soft.
- In a mixing bowl, squeeze the heads of roasted shallots and garlic out of their skins, then mash them around with a fork to form a paste consistency.
- Add in the softened cream cheese and sour cream, then mix well before sprinkling in 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix to combine.
- Transfer the dip an 8 or 9-inch pie plate, spread into an even layer, and top with remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Lower your oven to 350 degrees F then bake the dip for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with more fresh parsley and red pepper flakes before serving alongside bagel chips, toasted bread, or pita chips for dipping!