Description
Creamy garlic bread dip brings comfort straight from Italian kitchens to dinner tables. Warm, cheesy goodness beckons friends and family to gather, savor each rich scoop, and create delicious memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 baguette, sliced (for dipping)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C), creating an ideal environment for melting and browning.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, freshly crushed garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper until achieving a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Carefully transfer the aromatic mixture into a ceramic oven-safe dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Elegantly drizzle melted butter over the top, allowing it to create a golden, rich sheen.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, watching for a bubbling surface and appetizing golden-brown coloration.
- Remove from oven and let rest momentarily to stabilize the dip’s temperature.
- Serve immediately alongside crusty sliced baguette or crisp crackers, providing a warm, indulgent appetizer perfect for sharing.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese beforehand ensures a smoother, more spreadable texture without lumps.
- Opt for freshly minced garlic instead of pre-chopped for a more vibrant, intense flavor profile.
- Consider using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as healthier alternatives to maintain creamy consistency while reducing calories.
- Customize the dip by adding crispy bacon bits, chopped herbs like chives or parsley, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg