Garlic Bread Dip
This creamy Garlic Bread Dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, blending rich roasted garlic with cream cheese, cottage cheese, mayo, fresh herbs, and a mixture of shredded cheeses for maximum flavor. Ready in just an hour, it’s perfect for parties or relaxing weekend snacking, served warm with crispy crostini or crusty bread.
This garlic bread dip gets even better with its melty cheese topping and crunchy “Everything But The Bagel” seasoning. After baking to golden perfection, a final sprinkle of fresh chives adds vibrant color and a bright, herbal finish.
Enjoy this appetizer with your favorite dippers, add it to this Steak Caprese Sandwich Board, or spread it on flatbread pizza, sliders, crostinis, crusty bread, and more.
What is garlic bread dip?
This Garlic Bread Dip is a creamy, decadent crowd-pleaser that transforms simple ingredients into something truly mouth-watering. Roasted garlic adds deep, caramelized sweetness to a rich blend of softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, mayo, and three shredded cheeses, while “Everything But The Bagel” seasoning provides the perfect crunchy contrast.
This garlic cheese bread dip comes together with minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. The roasted garlic mellows during baking, letting the flavor of the cheeses shine while fresh herbs brighten each bite. Whether served at parties or cozy nights in, it’s guaranteed to disappear fast!
Leftovers (if there are any!) make a fantastic sandwich spread or cheesy pasta sauce.
Ingredients needed to make garlic bread dip
- Garlic heads: Roasted until golden and soft.
- Olive oil: Coats the garlic for roasting and enhances its richness.
- Cream cheese: Softened for smooth blending. Adds tangy creaminess to the roasted garlic bread dip.
- Cottage cheese: Lightens the texture while adding protein.
- Mayo: Boosts richness and helps bind the dip.
- Cheese: This roasted garlic dip recipe calls for shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan, and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Salt and garlic powder: Amplifies the garlicky goodness.
- Fresh parsley and chives: Brightens the dish with herbal freshness. You could use 3 tablespoons of dried parsley instead.
- “Everything But The Bagel” seasoning: Adds crunch and savory depth.
How do you make garlic bread dip?
Roast the garlic:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice the tops off the garlic heads, drizzle with oil and salt, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-40 minutes until golden and soft.
- Cool slightly, then squeeze the soft cloves into a bowl.
Mix the dip ingredients:
- Blend the roasted garlic with softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, and mayo until smooth.
- Fold in 1 cup of mozzarella, ¾ cup parmesan, ½ cup of cheddar, 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, garlic powder, and salt.
Bake and serve:
- Spread the dip into a greased baking dish, top with the remaining cheeses and “Everything but the bagel” seasoning.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Allow the dip to cool slightly.
- Just before serving, garnish this garlic bread dip with extra chives and serve with crostini.
Serving
Serve this cheesy garlic bread dip with your favorite savory bread – Dill Bread, Hot Herb Bread, or Garlic Cheese Breadare all great options!
Spread it over crispy crostinis, or pair it with your favorite dippers, such as pretzels, sturdy potato chips, veggie sticks, crackers, or pita chips.
Enjoy this garlic bread dip appetizer with your favorite cocktail. A crisp pear martini adds light sweetness, while a chilled sangria cuts through the dip’s richness for the perfect balance.
Sandy’s tips and substitutions:
- Storage: Store leftover garlic bread dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend freezing this dip as the creamy texture can change.
- Spicy kick: Add a touch of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or diced jalapeños if you want a slightly spicy kick to this creamy garlic dip.
- Double the recipe: Make a double batch of this garlic bread dip when serving a larger crowd – perfect for your holiday parties and summer gatherings.
- Soften cream cheese: Soften the cream cheese fully to avoid lumps in your dip. If you’re in a rush and have forgotten to leave the cream cheese out to soften, remove it from its foil packaging and microwave for 15 seconds if needed.
- Roast garlic ahead: Roast the garlic ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days as a way to save time.
- Extra browning: Broil this warm dip for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning, but make sure to watch closely to avoid burning.
- Lighter version: Substitute Greek yogurt for mayo as a lighter version.
- Mix-ins: Caramelized onions or crispy chopped bacon can be folded into this dip for delicious texture and depth of sweet and savory flavor.
- Allow to cool: This cheesy garlic bread dip will be very hot directly out of the oven. To prevent mouth burns, allow the dip to cool slightly before serving.
More savory party dip recipes you may want to try:
- Shrimp and Crab Dip
- Cheese Dip for Pretzels
- Green Goddess Dip
- Cottage Cheese Dip
- Boat Dip Recipe (Rotel Ranch Dip)
Garlic Bread Dip
Ingredients
- 3 heads garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley optional to use 3 Tbsp dried
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
- sprinkle Everything but the bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Slice off the top of 3 garlic heads (about 1/4 inch) and place them on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil, making sure they are well coated. Add a sprinkle of salt over the garlic. Wrap tightly in the aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft. They will be a golden-brown color.
- Remove from the oven and open the foil and allow the garlic to cool for a few minutes. Then squeeze the garlic from the skins and add to a large bowl.
- To the same bowl as the soft garlic, add the cream cheese (make sure it is soft!), cottage cheese, mayo, and mix until combined.
- Fold in 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese, with 2 tbsp chopped chives, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- Prepare a baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon the dip mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly. Add a sprinkle over the top of “everything but the bagel” seasoning. Top with the rest of the 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated 375F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and slightly golden on top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Before serving, add the remaining chopped chives and serve with crostinis (small, toasted bread slices). Enjoy!
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