ROASTED GARLIC BREAD DIP

This easy to make roasted garlic bread dip is a creamy blend of melted cheeses, roasted garlic and herbs for the perfect party or game day appetizer.

Roasted Garlic Bread Dip

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This roasted garlic bread dip is a huge hit whenever I make it and always the first thing to go at any party I bring it to.

The taste is just incredible and incorporate all the delicious flavors of a nice big piece of cheesy garlic bread.

This is truly a must try recipe for all ages.

I always get compliments and comments from friends and family whenever I serve this easy to make appetizer.

Everyone absolutely loves it.

I hope you give this one a try, I know that if you do, you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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How can I make this roasted garlic bread dip spicy?

If you’re like me and love spicy food, here are some ways to add some heat to this dip.

• Add crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce
• Use jalapeno flavored cream cheese or add diced jalapanos
• Choose a spicy cheese like pepper jack. Just be sure to shred the cheese yourself.

Do I really have to shred the cheese myself?

This is the one thing that I’d really urge you not to take a shortcut on.

Pre-shredded bagged cheese has chemicals in it like cellulose.

This keeps the cheese from clumping but it also prevents it from melting properly.

Shred the cheese off the block and this roasted garlic bread dip will turn out much creamier that way.

How do I roast the garlic?

There may be no better smell that can come from your oven than roasting garlic.

When you roast a head of garlic, the cloves become soft, rich and spreadable.

The strong taste of raw garlic goes away and you’re left with just the most amazing creamy mild version.

Roasted garlic cloves are a great addition to so many dishes like this one.

Here’s how to do it;

• Turn the oven on to 375°F.
• Cut off the the top of the garlic head.
• Place them cut side up a sheet of on aluminum foil.

• Drizzle them with a little olive oil and lightly season them with salt and pepper.
• Loosely close the foil around the garlic and bake it in the oven for 1 hour or until the garlic is soft and golden brown in color.
• Let them cool them squeeze the head to remove the garlic cloves.

How can I soften the cream cheese for this roasted garlic bread dip?

Lots of recipes call for softened cream cheese and there are a few ways that you can do it.

First, just take it out of the fridge and toss it onto the counter for about 30 minutes. That’s all there is to it! The cream cheese will be perfect after that time. 

Second, you can add it (still sealed) to a bowl of warm water. This method will take even faster. About 10-15 minutes.

And last but not least, you can always use the trusty microwave. Take the cream cheese out of the package and place it onto a plate. Microwave it for 30 seconds – 1 minute and you’re done!

Other easy dip recipes

If you like easy dip recipes like this one, here are some other recipes that I know you’ll love, too.

• Cheesy refried bean dip
• 3 ingredient chili dip
• Copycat Applebees spinach & artichoke dip
• Easy beef queso

Roasted garlic bread dip ingredients

• Softened cream cheese
• Mozzarella cheese- hand shredded
• Parmesan cheese
• 3 roasted garlic heads
• Mayonnaise
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt, pepper & garlic powder
• Crackers for dipping- I like Stacy’s everything bagel chips

Instructions

First, add all of the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.

Now stir everything together until it’s evenly combined and add it to a baking dish.

Then spread the dip out until it’s evenly distributed and top it with more mozzarella cheese.

After that, bake the dip uncovered until the cheese is melted and the sides are hot and bubbly.

Finally let it cool slightly and add some chopped parsley as a garnish.

Serve with chips or crackers and enjoy!