Description
This irresistible Baked Garlic Bread Dip combines creamy cheeses with fresh garlic and herbs, baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh veggies for a warm, cheesy appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For Serving
- 1 French baguette or Italian bread, sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature by the time your dip is ready to bake.
- Mix the base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, without any lumps.
- Add cheeses and seasonings: Incorporate shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley into the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Prepare to bake: Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Use a spatula to spread the dip evenly and smooth out the top for an attractive presentation.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top turns a golden brown color.
- Serve: Allow the dip to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it alongside sliced, toasted baguette or Italian bread for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle in a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dip mixture before baking.
- This versatile dip can also be served with crackers or fresh vegetable sticks like celery, carrots, or bell peppers.
- You can prepare this dip ahead of time and refrigerate it. When baking from cold, add an extra 5 minutes to the cooking time to ensure it heats through and becomes bubbly.
