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Ultimate Garlic Dip
Jo and Bart
35m
Ultimate Garlic Dip
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Ultimate Garlic Dip

We love garlic so much we had to make a dip just about it and here it is! This one is definitely one of our favorites and there is no doubt it will be one of yours too! This creamy and flavorful dip features roasted garlic combined with rich cream cheese, olive oil, fresh parsley, sesame seeds, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes.
#Garlic
#Dip
#Cream Cheese
#Appetizer
#Easy
#Vegetarian
Roasted garlic cloves
Roasted garlic cloves

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Mediterranean / Fusion
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
8g
Protein
10g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Combining ingredients
Combining ingredients

Ingredients

  • Garlic
    (peeled and roasted)

    2 heads

  • Cream cheese
    (full-fat)

    250 grams

  • Olive oil
    (plus more for roasting garlic)

    3 tablespoons

  • Sesame seeds

    1 tablespoon

  • Fresh parsley
    (chopped)

    2 tablespoons

  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Red pepper flakes
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Mixing the dip
Mixing the dip

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 200ยฐC (400ยฐF). Peel the garlic cloves from the heads. Place them in a small baking dish, drizzle with a little olive oil, and toss to coat.
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    Preheat your oven to 200ยฐC (400ยฐF). Peel the garlic cloves from the heads. Place them in a small baking dish, drizzle with a little olive oil, and toss to coat.
    5m

    To make peeling easier, lightly smash each clove with the flat side of a knife.
  • 2

    Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cloves are soft, golden brown, and caramelized. Let them cool slightly.
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    Roast the garlic in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cloves are soft, golden brown, and caramelized. Let them cool slightly.
    25m

    Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning. Roasted garlic should be soft and spreadable.
  • 3

    In a medium bowl, combine the softened roasted garlic cloves with the cream cheese. Add the olive oil, sesame seeds, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes.
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    In a medium bowl, combine the softened roasted garlic cloves with the cream cheese. Add the olive oil, sesame seeds, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes.
    3m

    For extra smooth dip, mash the garlic with a fork before adding cream cheese.
  • 4

    Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
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    Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
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    For best flavor, let the dip chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
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