Description
Warm, crusty garlic bread dip invites comfort right to your table, promising pure culinary bliss. Mediterranean flavors mingle with cheesy goodness, beckoning friends to gather and savor each creamy, herb-infused spoonful you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Creamy Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Serving Options:
- Bread
- Crackers
- Vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F for optimal baking temperature.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, and mayonnaise until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned cheese blend into a suitable baking dish, spreading it uniformly to promote consistent heating.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Once baked, immediately remove from the oven and enhance visual appeal by sprinkling fresh chopped parsley across the top.
- Serve the dip piping hot alongside crispy toasted bread slices or crunchy crackers for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing and easy blending with other ingredients.
- Customize the dip’s heat level by adding red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for spice lovers who want an extra kick.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayonnaise, maintaining creamy texture while reducing calories.
- Try additional herbs like fresh basil or chives to enhance the flavor profile and create a unique, personalized dip that stands out from traditional recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg