Name: Roasted Garlic Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 3 heads garlic; 2 teaspoons olive oil; salt, and pepper to taste; Dip Ingredients:; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Pecorino Romano blended cheese; salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes are optional to taste; parchment paper or foil; Note: if using parchment paper fasten with butchers cooking ties (you can find them online)

If you love bold flavor with a smooth, creamy texture for scooping up your favorite chips, this Roasted Garlic Dip is about to become your new favorite appetizer.

Slow-roasted garlic transforms into a buttery, mellow spread that blends beautifully into a rich and savory dip.

It’s elegant enough for entertaining but simple enough for everyday late-night snacking.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, planning game day snacks, or just craving something irresistible with crusty bread, chips, topping a potato or fresh veggies, this roasted garlic dip delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

Rich, Sweet Garlic Flavor: Roasting garlic removes the harsh bite and creates a mellow, caramelized taste.
Ultra Creamy Texture: Smooth and spreadable, perfect for dipping or slathering.
Perfect for Entertaining: Always a crowd-pleaser at parties and holidays.
Easy to Make Ahead: Tastes even better after chilling.
Customizable: Easily adaptable with herbs, cheeses, or spice blends.

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Garlic Dip Mix-ins and Serving Suggestions

breadsticks, butter crackers, tortilla chips, pita bread points, garlic toast, potato chips
toasted baguette bread, soft pretzel bites, pumpernickel bread cubes
slices jalapeno peppers or other peppers
sliced carrots, celery, zucchini slices, radish slices, tomatoes, cucumber slices
cheese sticks
pickle slices
assorted flavored crackers
fresh chopped rosemary or thyme
grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
crumbled feta
chopped sun-dried tomatoes
caramelized onions
red pepper flakes for heat
fresh chopped basil
lemon zest for brightness
crispy cooked bacon bits

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Tasty Roasted Garlic Dip Tips

Roast Garlic Properly: Slice the top off a whole garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast at 400°F for 35–45 minutes until soft and golden
Let It Cool Before Mixing: Warm garlic can thin out your dip too much.
Use Full-Fat Cream Cheese or Sour Cream: For the richest flavor and smoothest consistency.
Blend for Extra Smoothness: Use a food processor if you want a whipped, silky texture.
Make It Ahead: Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving for the flavors to fully develop.

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American, Italian

Yield: 10

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Roasted Garlic Dip

Roasted Garlic with a hint of lemon in a creamy sour cream dip. This is great served with a variety of bread and crackers and also a delicious spread on baked chicken and fish.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

Roasting the Garlic Bulbs Ingredients:
3 heads of garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt, and pepper to taste
Dip Ingredients:
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, Pecorino Romano blended cheese
Salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes are optional to taste
parchment paper or foil
Note: if using parchment paper, fasten with butchers' cooking ties (you can find them online)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees to roast the garlic.
Place the garlic heads on parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Fold to seal the garlic bulb using butcher's cooking ties or twine, or then just place the garlic folded side down in a baking pan.
Note: You can also use foil if you prefer and just seal it tightly.
Roast the garlic for around 45 minutes or longer, depending on how large the heads are.
Remove and cool for around 15 minutes.
The skins should easily come off when you squeeze the garlic.
Please the garlic with its skins removed in a serving dish and mash it with a fork.
Add all the dip ingredients, mix to blend evenly, then refrigerate covered for around 3 hours.
To serve, refer to the suggestions under the notes below.
For use on meats such as chicken and fish, spread on top of boneless chicken breast or fish bake chicken at 400 degrees for around 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees or fish is cooked at 145 and takes around 11 minutes.

Notes

Serving Suggestions

breadsticks, butter crackers, tortilla chips, pita bread points, garlic toast, potato chips
toasted baguette bread, soft pretzel bites, pumpernickel bread cubes
slices jalapeno peppers or other peppers
sliced carrots, celery, zucchini slices, radish slices, tomatoes, cucumber slices
cheese sticks
pickle slices
assorted flavored crackers

Nutrition Facts

Calories

102.55

Fat (grams)

9.06 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.95 g

Carbs (grams)

4.02 g

Fiber (grams)

0.19 g

Net carbs

3.82 g

Sugar (grams)

0.83 g

Protein (grams)

1.81 g

Sodium (milligrams)

72.57 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

15.13 mg

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