Description
Indulge in this irresistible Baked Garlic Bread Dip, a creamy and cheesy appetizer perfect for any gathering. This hot and bubbly dip paired with toasted baguette slices will be the star of the party!
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Dip:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
- toasted baguette slices or garlic bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the dish, spread evenly, and bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley, and serve warm with toasted baguette slices or garlic bread.
Notes
- Add cooked crumbled sausage or chopped spinach for a heartier version.
- Can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
