Garlic Bread Dip

Garlic lovers, this one is for you! This delicious Garlic Bread Dip is the ultimate flavorful appetizer made with garlic, cheese, fresh herbs, and more! Enjoy with your favorite chips, garlic bread dippers, crostini, or slices of toasted baguette!

An easy, delicious, and flavorful garlic bread dip recipe

When is a good time for an appetizer? All of the time, if you ask me! Apps are always the tastiest dishes because they’re typically made with rich and strong ingredients. This one included!

This fabulous garlic bread dip is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a cheesy, garlic-filled dish that certainly is not lacking in the flavor department. The dipping options are endless, and it’s so easy to make! Whether it’s game day or just another day that calls for a yummy appetizer, this one is a winner.

Ingredients in this garlic cheese dip

This recipe starts with a base of garlic and is made complete with the addition of cream cheese, yogurt, mozzarella, parmesan, and other flavorings. Below is a list of everything you’ll need!

• Garlic: First up are 5 small heads of garlic. The red garlic heads are the best in this case, but you can use white if that’s what you have or prefer!
• Olive oil: Next up is 2 tbsp of regular or extra virgin olive oil. This will be used to cook the garlic.
• Cream cheese: 1 block (8oz) of softened cream cheese will serve as the bulk of the dip.
• Greek yogurt: 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt will thicken it up.
• Mayo: Next, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise adds flavor and texture.
• Mozzarella cheese: Cheese really brings this recipe together! Use 1 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella.
• Parmesan cheese: Follow the mozzarella with 1 1/4 cup of parmesan.
• Parsley: Bring in some herb flavors with 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
• Garlic powder: Add an extra touch of garlic by throwing in 1/2 tsp of garlic powder.
• Salt: Finally, finish off the recipe with 1/2 tsp of salt.
• To serve: Enjoy this dip with garlic bread dippers, crostini, crackers, toasted baguette, or your favorite chips!

Kitchen tools used to make this garlic dip

When it comes to creating this easy appetizer, you will need a handful of kitchen tools. Grab everything before you begin to create a smooth and quick prep process!

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Foil
• Large mixing bowl
• Stirring utensil
• Small baking dish (8×8 or similar)
• Measuring cups: 1/2 tsp, 1 tbsp, 1/4 cup, 1 cup

How to make garlic bread dip

This recipe yields 24 delicious servings, making it a great crowd pleasing appetizer. The total time comes to about an hour and a half, including prep time and cooking time.

To begin, preheat the oven to 425°F. Slice the tops of the heads off of the garlic and discard. The cloves should be showing. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and bake for 45 minutes or until the garlic is soft. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before handling. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.

Then, grab a large bowl and beat together the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and mayo. Add the roasted garlic by squeezing the garlic cloves from each head, and mix well.

Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of the parmesan cheese, the parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.

Next, pour the mixture into a small baking dish (8×8) and top with the remaining cheese and a little more parsley.

Bake for 20 minutes and then broil for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on the dip to prevent burning. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Dishes to serve alongside garlic bread dip

So you’ve got your app — now what? This appetizer pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes. Enjoy it with a salad for a well rounded meal, or pair it with a heartier dish for a more filling option! You could also enjoy it alongside soup. Here are some ideas:

• Salads: Spinach Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese, Cashew Crunch Salad with Sesame Dressing, Strawberry Steak Poppyseed Salad
• High Protein: Sweet Italian Sausage Chili, Cider Braised Chicken, Grilled Teriyaki Salmon
• Soup: Easy French Onion Soup, Easy Tortellini Spinach Soup, Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

What do I eat with garlic bread dip?

This is a very dippable dip, meaning it works great with a variety of crackers, breads, and more! Enjoy it with garlic bread dippers, crostini, crackers, toasted baguette, or your favorite chips. You can also put it on focaccia, ciabatta, sourdough bread, or your favorite type of French baguette.

What are the best ingredients for an olive oil and garlic dip for bread?

There are a wide range of recipes out there, and each one has many different ingredient combinations! For this recipe, however, we’ll be using garlic cloves, olive oil, cream cheese, yogurt, mayo, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, and salt.

How do I store leftover garlic bread dip?

When storing garlic bread dip, start by transferring it to an airtight container to lock in fresh flavors. Then, refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Dips are always a crowd pleaser! Here are some more delicious dip recipes to try this season.

• Hot Baked Crab Dip
• Buffalo Cauliflower Dip
• Baked Hot Honey Feta Dip
• Philly Cheesesteak Dip

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa