Description
Indulge in this irresistibly creamy Baked Garlic Bread Dip, a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for any gathering. This gooey, cheesy dip infused with garlic and herbs is baked to golden perfection, ready to be scooped up with slices of crusty French bread. It’s a flavor-packed treat that will disappear in seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette, sliced for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the cheese: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Bake: Spread the mixture into a baking dish or skillet. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve: Serve warm with sliced French bread for dipping.
Notes
- For a bolder flavor, use roasted garlic instead of raw.
- Enhance with cooked bacon, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prepare in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
