Garlic Bread Dip

Ingredients

• 5 small heads garlic (tops sliced off; roast until soft)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (plus a drizzle over the roasted garlic)
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened; 1 block)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (use 1 cup in the dip and reserve the remainder for topping)
• 1.25 cup Parmesan cheese (use 1 cup in the dip and reserve the remainder for topping)
• 0.25 cup parsley (chopped; some is reserved to top the dip)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• garlic bread dippers, crostini, toasted baguette, or chips (for serving; choose one or more)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves, removing the cut-off tops.

2. 2

   Drizzle the garlic with the olive oil, wrap the heads in foil, and place them in the oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the cloves are soft.

3. 3

   Let the roasted garlic cool for at least 15 minutes before handling. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise until combined.

5. 5

   Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of each head into the bowl, then mix them in well.

6. 6

   Add 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1 cup of the Parmesan, the chopped parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture into a small baking dish (an 8-by-8-inch dish will work). Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then add a little more parsley.

8. 8

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Broil for 3–4 minutes until golden brown, keeping a close eye on the dip to prevent burning.

9. 9

   Let the dip cool for 10 minutes before serving with garlic bread dippers, crostini, toasted baguette, or chips.

Notes

Prep and total time include the stated 15-minute cooling after roasting and 10-minute cooling before serving. The amount of parsley used for the topping is not specified separately.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dip
• vegetarian
• gluten-free dip
• baked
• game day
• shareable