Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of roasted garlic, creamy cheeses, savory beef, and a touch of hot honey with this delicious dip. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, this appetizer is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic:
- 1 head garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Creamy Beef Dip:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (plus more for drizzling)
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until soft and golden.
- Cook Beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Prepare Dip: In a mixing bowl, mash roasted garlic cloves with softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and hot honey. Fold in cooked beef and mix until creamy.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a greased dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Drizzle with hot honey, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or sturdy chips.
- You can adjust the level of spice by using mild or extra-hot honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
