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Baked creamy garlic and cheese dip, melted and bubbly in a blue square ceramic dish, garnished with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of paprika, served with toasted bread squares.

Creamy Roasted Garlic Dip

A rich, velvety dip packed with the deep, sweet flavor of roasted garlic. Perfect for parties, snacking, and garlic lovers everywhere.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 whole garlic bulbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Foil
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs to expose the cloves.
  2. Drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil, wrap the bulbs in foil, and roast for 35–40 minutes until soft and caramelized.
  3. Allow the garlic to cool slightly, then squeeze the roasted cloves out of the skins into a bowl.
  4. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  6. Fold in the fresh chives and parsley.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, roast the garlic an extra 5 minutes. This dip gets even better after chilling overnight.