Dessert

Roasted Garlic Bread Dip Recipe

Bylina Carter December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Introduction

This Roasted Garlic Bread Dip is a creamy, cheesy treat perfect for sharing. Roasting the garlic softens its flavor, creating a rich and savory dip that pairs wonderfully with chips or crackers.

The image shows a creamy roasted garlic bread dip in a white oval dish. The dip has a thick, smooth, slightly chunky white base mixed with green herb pieces scattered throughout. On top, there is a light golden brown edge where the dip has baked slightly. A woman's hand with red nail polish holds a cracker dipped in the creamy mixture, lifting a scoop. In the background, close-up roasted garlic cloves are piled on top of fresh parsley leaves and finely grated white cheese sprinkled with black pepper, all held in a white bowl. The entire scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 heads garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1.5 cups mozzarella cheese, hand shredded

½ cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

¼ cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
1–2 tablespoons garlic powder

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cut off the tops of the garlic heads and place them in the center of a large piece of aluminum foil. Lightly drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Loosely wrap the foil around the garlic heads.
Step 2: Place the wrapped garlic in the oven and roast for 1 hour. Remove and let cool. Once cooled, squeeze each head to push out the soft roasted garlic cloves.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine the roasted garlic cloves, cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella (reserve ½ cup for topping), parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.

Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the reserved mozzarella cheese.
Step 5: Bake the dip uncovered until the cheese is melted and the edges are hot and bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 6: Let the dip cool slightly, then garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm with chips or crackers.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dip before baking.
Use fresh garlic powder rather than pre-ground for a more vibrant taste.
Try adding chopped sun-dried tomatoes or cooked bacon bits for a twist.

Serve with toasted baguette slices for a hearty option.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until warmed through, stirring occasionally to maintain creaminess.