Description
Garlic bread dip promises a delightful culinary journey through creamy, herb-infused comfort. Melted cheese and aromatic herbs create a perfect party appetizer that delivers irresistible flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
Sauce and Fat Components:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Serving Suggestion:
- Baguette slices or crackers
Instructions
- Thoroughly blend cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, softened butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until the ingredients create a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in sour cream, mayonnaise, and freshly chopped parsley, ensuring all components are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it carefully to create an even layer that will cook uniformly.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate the dip is heated through.
- Once the dip reaches a rich, melted consistency with a slightly crisp top, carefully remove from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
- Serve warm alongside toasted bread slices or crisp crackers, allowing guests to scoop and enjoy the rich, garlicky appetizer.
Notes
- Always use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, lump-free mixing that blends perfectly with other ingredients.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese instead of pre-packaged for richer, more authentic flavor and better melting consistency.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese varieties to reduce overall calorie content.
- Customize the dip by adding crispy bacon bits, chopped jalapeños, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth and texture without compromising the base recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg