Description
This cozy Baked Garlic Bread Dip features rich roasted garlic and shallots blended into a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. Baked until golden and bubbly, it makes a perfect warm appetizer or snack when served with bagel chips, toasted bread, or pita chips.
Ingredients
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Roasted Garlic & Shallots
- 2 whole shallots (bottoms cut off)
- 2 heads of garlic (tops cut off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dip Mixture
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped (reserve some for topping)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic & Shallots: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the garlic heads and shallots on a sheet of foil, drizzle them with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Wrap them tightly in the foil and roast for 1 hour until they become soft and fragrant.
- Prepare the Dip Mixture: After roasting, squeeze the garlic and shallots out of their skins and mash into a smooth paste. In a mixing bowl, combine this garlic-shallot paste with the softened cream cheese and sour cream, stirring until smooth. Then stir in ½ cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well blended.
- Assemble & Bake: Evenly spread the prepared dip mixture into an 8- or 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake the dip for 20-25 minutes until it is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve & Enjoy: Garnish the baked dip with extra fresh parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for added color and flavor. Serve warm with bagel chips, toasted bread, or pita chips for dipping.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic and shallots slowly brings out their natural sweetness and mellows their sharpness.
- You can prepare the garlic and shallots a day ahead to save time on serving day.
- For extra richness, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Feel free to adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Serve immediately after baking for the best texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently before serving.
