Description
This creamy and cheesy Baked Garlic Bread Dip combines the rich flavors of cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, and garlic, baked to bubbly perfection. It’s an irresistible appetizer perfect for parties, served warm with toasted baguette slices or your favorite dippers.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
To Serve
- 1 baguette or Italian bread loaf, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat and prep garlic: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Mix the dip: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sautéed garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake the dip: Transfer the mixture to a greased 8×8-inch baking dish or a small cast iron skillet, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, garnish with extra fresh parsley, and serve hot with toasted baguette slices or your choice of crostini, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dip mixture.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with crostini, pita chips, or fresh vegetables as alternative dippers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
