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Cheesy Baked Garlic Bread Dip Recipe

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This Cheesy Baked Garlic Bread Dip is a luscious blend of roasted garlic, creamy cheeses, and fresh herbs baked to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, it offers a rich, savory flavor with a hint of garlic and melted mozzarella topping. Serve warm with crostini, crackers, or chips for an irresistible crowd-pleaser.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 3 heads of garlic
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Kosher salt (as needed)

Dip Mixture

  • 2 cloves fresh garlic (grated or pressed)
  • 8 ounce block cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • ½ cup Asiago cheese (or more mozzarella as substitute)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 teaspoons white truffle oil (optional)

Serving

  • Crostini, crackers, or chips for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375ºF to prepare for roasting the garlic.
  2. Prepare Garlic: Trim the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then wrap each head tightly in foil. Place the foil-wrapped garlic on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast Garlic: Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 40 to 55 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and tender when pierced with a knife or fork. Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool before squeezing out the roasted garlic paste.
  4. Mix Dip Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash the roasted garlic until it becomes a smooth paste. Add salt, grated fresh garlic, cream cheese, ricotta, sour cream, parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, chives, and Asiago cheese. Mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Transfer the garlic cheese mixture to a small baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Evenly top the dip with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake the Dip: Increase oven temperature to 400ºF. Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts completely. To achieve a golden, bubbly top, switch the oven to broil and broil for 15 to 60 seconds, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Serve: Drizzle the baked dip with white truffle oil if using. Serve warm alongside crostini slices, crackers, or potato chips for dipping.

Notes

  • You can prepare the roasted garlic ahead of time by roasting and refrigerating it up to 3 days in advance.
  • If Asiago cheese is unavailable, substitute with additional mozzarella for a milder flavor.
  • Use caution when broiling as the cheese topping can burn quickly; keep a close eye during this step.
  • White truffle oil is optional but adds an elegant aroma and depth to the dip.
  • To make the dip more garlicky, add extra grated fresh garlic according to preference.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/cheesy-baked-garlic-bread-dip-recipe/