Description
Homemade garlic bread dip delivers creamy comfort with classic Italian flavors. Warm cheese, fresh herbs, and crusty bread combine for a delightful appetizer you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) parmesan cheese, grated
Creamy Base:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (120 grams) sour cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Serving:
- Baguette slices or crackers
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a compact baking vessel with cooking spray.
- In a generous mixing container, thoroughly blend cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Carefully transfer the creamy concoction into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and allow it to bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown color and effervescent edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Once removed from the oven, delicately sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley across the top for a vibrant garnish.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp, lightly toasted baguette slices or crunchy crackers, allowing guests to scoop and enjoy the warm, cheesy dip.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese beforehand at room temperature for smoother, easier mixing.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version of the dip.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-minced for more intense, authentic flavor.
- Choose high-quality cheeses like aged parmesan and fresh mozzarella to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg