Description
This Baked Garlic Bread Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer combining roasted shallots and garlic with cream cheese, sour cream, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection and garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, it’s perfect for serving warm alongside bagel chips, toasted bread, or pita chips for a satisfying crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Roasted Garlic & Shallot
- 2 whole shallots (bottoms cut off)
- 2 heads of garlic (tops cut off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (for roasting)
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 whole garlic heads and shallots on a sheet of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt. Wrap them tightly in the foil and roast for 1 hour until they are soft and fragrant.
- Prepare the Dip Mixture: Carefully squeeze the roasted garlic and shallots out of their skins and mash them into a paste. In a mixing bowl, blend the garlic-shallot paste with softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in ½ cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until fully combined.
- Assemble & Bake: Spread the prepared dip mixture evenly into an 8- or 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake the dip for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve & Enjoy: Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with extra chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve warm with your choice of bagel chips, toasted bread, or pita chips for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to achieve a smooth dip texture.
- Roasting the garlic and shallots brings out their sweetness and mellows sharp flavors.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your desired spice level.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and reheated before serving.
- Try serving with a variety of dippers like fresh vegetables for a lighter option.
