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This Cheesy Baked Garlic Dip has tons of creamy cheeses and roasted garlic – all the flavors of Garlic Bread in a delicious appetizer dip!

This Roasted Garlic Dip is perfect for game day parties, weekend get-togethers, and everything in between. Serve up some homemade Crostini for dipping, or your favorite crackers and veggies.

Roasted Garlic Dip in a baking dish.
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Why I Love This Baked Garlic Dip Recipe

  • Easy to Make – A little cheese, a little flavor, and viola! You have an irresistible, creamy concoction worthy of topping your favorite chips, crackers or crostini.
  • Garlicky Perfection – For this dip I wanted the garlic flavor to shine through, and the best way to really get a great garlic flavor is to use fresh garlic.
  • Roasted Garlic – I took it a step further and roasted 4 heads of garlic to add to my garlic cheese dip. This gives the garlic a deeper, yet mild and slightly sweet garlic flavor. It’s amazing just on it’s own but in this Cheesy Garlic Bread Dip it’s perfection.

Ingredients

  • Roasted Garlic – Roasting garlic is easy and it is so delicious! You can read my tips on how to roast garlic. This step takes just under an hour, so if you’re pressed for time you can use minced garlic – I’d go with about 6-8 cloves or 2 tablespoons. But you can absolutely roast your garlic ahead of time; it will last up to 2 weeks if properly stored in the fridge.
  • Cheese – The main component of any good cheesy dip is, well, the cheese! I used cream cheese, fresh Mozzarella and fresh Parmesan. Any good melty cheese that you love will do as long as you’re grating it fresh off the block.
  • Sour Cream, Cream Cheese, Mayo – The golden trifecta of hot dips, these 3 combine to make an ultra creamy and smooth dip base.
  • Cream Cheese – You want to use a full fat, brick style cream cheese.

How to Make Roasted Garlic Dip

See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions

Raw head of garlic in foil with olive oil.

Prep garlic – Cut the top off of a head of garlic and place on some foil. Drizzle olive oil over the cut side, then wrap loosely in foil

Roasted heads of garlic wrapped in foil.

Roast Garlic – Place the wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 425℉ for about 50 minutes. Garlic should be very soft and easy to squeeze out of the peel.

Cream cheese, mayo, sour cream and roasted garlic in a large bowl

Mix Base – Combine the cream cheese, sour cream and mayo in a medium mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer.

Shredded cheeses and minced parsley in a bowl.

Add Cheese – Stir in Mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic salt and minced parsley.

Garlic cheese dip in a round baking dish.

Prep for Baking – Spread the dip into a 1-quart baking dish. You can top with extra cheese if you want.

Baked Garlic Cheese Dip in a round baking dish.

Bake dip at 350℉ for about 20 minutes or unto golden and bubbly.

Roasted Garlic Dip in a baking dish with a piece of crostini.

How to Serve

Garnish the top of the dip with fresh minced parsley or minced chives and serve with Clubhouse Crackers or toasted bread for dipping. You could also serve with raw veggies like carrot, celery or bell pepper sticks, pretzels or potato chips.

FAQs

Should I use fresh garlic?

Fresh garlic will always give you the best flavor, hands down. My second choice would be jarred garlic, and if you don’t have either of those, use a teaspoon or more of garlic powder.

How do you roast garlic?

It’s so easy! You cut the top off of a whole head of garlic, then set it in some foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap completely in the foil then roast in a 425℉ oven for about 45-50 minutes. I share a lot of tips and tons of info in my recipe for roasted garlic.

Baked Garlic Dip and toasted bread.

Helpful Tips

  • Although I highly recommend full-fat cream cheese, you can also use a low-fat or no-fat style.
  • Use a hand mixer to add air as you mix – it will make your dip nice and fluffy.
  • If you are really pressed for time and want to throw it in the microwave, that works, too. Just keep in mind it tends to get a little looser than if you bake it.
  • Add more garlic flavor with a ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
  • Add a little kick with a ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave.

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Recipe

Garlic Bread Cheese Dip

4.58 from 99 votes
Cheesy Baked Garlic Dip has tons of creamy cheeses and roasted garlic – all the flavors of your Garlic Bread in a delicious appetizer dip!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Roasted Garlic

Garlic Dip

  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh minced parsley plus some for garnish (or 1-2 tablespoon dried)
  • Toasted bread or crackers for dipping
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Instructions
 

Roast Garlic

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉.
  • Slice the top off of each bulb of garlic, just enough to expose the garlic inside.
  • Set a garlic bulb, cut side up, on a piece of foil, then drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the foil loosely around the garlic but completely sealed at the top.
  • Place wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and roast for 45-50 minutes. Garlic should be soft and squeezable. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before opening each foil packet. When garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze into a small bowl. Add to your dip, or cool completely to refrigerate.
  • If saving to use later, place roasted garlic in an airtight container or jar and submerge in olive oil. Seal and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Garlic Dip

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a small baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium sized bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Stir in roasted garlic and garlic salt, then stir in cheeses and parsley.
  • Pour into a small baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or edges are golden brown and cheeses are melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh minced parsley and serve with crackers or toasted bread for dipping.

Notes

Roasting garlic is easy and it is so delicious! You can read my tips on how to roast garlic here. This step takes just under an hour, so if you’re pressed for time you can use fresh or jarred minced garlic – I’d go with about 8-10 cloves or 2-3 tablespoons.
Keyword cream cheese dip, garlic bread cheese dip, hot garlic dip

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 611mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 966IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 301mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.

Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook.

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  1. Gabi L says:

    Followed the recipe exactly as written and it is perfection, thank you!!

    1. Kristin says:

      You are so welcome Gabi! Thanks for stopping by.

  2. Mia says:

    This recipe looks amazing! I was thinking I might make it for thanksgiving, but I know from prior experience my family doesnโ€™t seem to like parsley much. Have you ever made this with basil instead or think it would be a good substitute? Thank you! And happy thanksgiving ๐Ÿ™‚

    1. Kristin Maxwell says:

      Yes I think basil would work well. I would try using 1/2 teaspoon, but not more than a full teaspoon.

  3. Kiki says:

    Hi there – do you think you could add this dip to a hollowed out cob loaf and serve it that way?

    1. Kristin Maxwell says:

      If you’re planning to bake it, that would be a great way to serve it!

  4. Sienna says:

    Would it change the taste if I didnโ€™t add the mayo or substituted something else for it? I absolutely hate mayo and the thought of putting half a cup sounds not great but Iโ€™m willing if I have to

    1. Kristin Maxwell says:

      Hi Sienna, Yes it will alter the taste a bit but just make up the amount with more sour cream and cream cheese. It should still taste delicious.

  5. Megan says:

    Can I use regular minced garlic instead of roasted??

    1. Kristin Maxwell says:

      You can, but the garlic won’t soften and will be much more pronounced in flavor. May try sauteeing it first if you don’t have the time to roast.

  6. mel says:

    can i sub the sour cream for something else?

    1. Kristin Maxwell says:

      Hi Mel, You could swap for plain Greek Yogurt if you like.

  7. Rhonda says:

    I cant wait to try this. Looks delicious.

    1. Kristin says:

      Hi Rhonda, would love to hear your feedback on this recipe. Thanks for stopping by.

  8. Kamelie says:

    4.5 wow this was just amazing with the perfect amount of garlic and cheese! My guest devoured the whole thing !! Next time I will put it on the smoker to cook !!

    1. Kristin says:

      Nice! Love the feedback Kamelie, thanks for stopping by.

  9. Kim C says:

    This is probably the best appetizer recipe I have ever come across. Everywhere I bring this people want the recipe. It is UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Thank you so much. We continuously make this and will for a long time to come.

    1. Kristin says:

      You are so welcome Kim! Love the feedback! Thanks for stopping by.

  10. Crystal says:

    Iโ€™ve been in search of a good garlic dip recipe ever since I enjoyed one at one of my favorite Restuarantโ€™s. My family who also loves it said this one is pretty dang close and we all loved it just as much. Thank you for sharing. Interestingly the restaurant serves theirs with sliced apples along with bread. You wouldnโ€™t believe how good this dip is with apples! Party in your mouth!

    1. Kristin says:

      Apples?! I never would have thought to use apples but now I can’t wait to try it!

      1. Crystal says:

        Iโ€™m back at it, making this yummy dip during covid-19 quarantine. Just wondering if you ever got the chance to try it with apples and if so, what you thought of it….

        1. Kristin Maxwell says:

          Welcome back! No I haven’t tried it with apples. I personally don’t know that I would like it with all the garlic.

  11. Naima says:

    For those of you wanting to make this in a crock pot, add all the ingredients EXCEPT for the shredded cheeses (cream cheese is fine to add) first. Then before serving add the shredded cheeses. I made the mistake of putting everything in at once and it came out oily. Iโ€™m almost certain waiting on the cheese will help.

    1. Kristin says:

      Great tip, thanks!

  12. Casey says:

    Is it ok to save it and heat it up later ?

    1. Kristin says:

      Yes, just prep the dip and don’t bake it. When you’re close to serving time, bake as directed. I would recommend not making more than 24 hours in advance.

    2. Sam says:

      It does also do good as leftovers. Just throw it in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or even the microwave will do.

  13. shaylynn says:

    how much does this end up making in the end?

    1. Kristin says:

      It fits in a small baking dish (quart size).

  14. Katie says:

    Can I make this without the mayo? Itโ€™s the one thing I forgot at the store!

    1. Kristin says:

      Yes you could omit the mayo. If you have enough, just add a little more sour cream.

  15. Venita says:

    Miracle Whip or real mayo?

    1. Kristin says:

      Hi Venita, I only use real mayo.

  16. Deb Sieling says:

    Do you think I could put this in a crockpot to take to a party?

    1. Kristin says:

      Yes you could use a 2 quart crockpot on the warm setting.

  17. Kerin says:

    Do you think it can be made in a crockpot? We do app day at work and this would be a hit, but we donโ€™t have an oven.

  18. Hazel Atherton says:

    How small is small baking dish? 2 cup? 4 cup? 8″ square?

    1. Kristin says:

      An 8-inch baking dish or smaller. Mine was an oval that was about 8×5.

  19. Kathy says:

    Thanks Kristin, looks like a tasty and easy appetizer to make for a super bowl party. Wishing you and your family an incredible New Year!

    1. Kristin says:

      Thank you Kathy! Yes, this would be perfect for super bowl!