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Roasted Garlic Dip
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For perfectly roasted full heads of garlic, ensure each clove is exposed by cutting off the tops, drizzling with olive oil, and seasoning with salt before wrapping it in foil and baking it at 400°F for an hour. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor, imparting a sweet, caramelized taste and creamy texture to dishes like this dip, enhancing its depth and richness. Adding roasted garlic to the dip enriches its flavor profile, elevating it from a simple cream cheese base to a complex, savory dip that pairs perfectly with chips or crackers.
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 1hr 45mins
Serves or Makes: 2 cups (8-10 servings)
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ingredients
- 3 large heads of garlic
- Olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded 4-cheese Italian blend, plus more for topping
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Cut off the tops of the garlic cloves so that every clove is visible.
Step 3
Transfer the cloves to a large piece of aluminum foil, drizzle some olive oil over each head of garlic, and sprinkle with sea salt.
Step 4
Fold up the aluminum foil to fully enclose the garlic and bake for 1 hour.
Step 5
While the garlic is baking, add a splash of olive oil to a pan, along with the chopped shallot, and caramelize on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the shallots are a nice golden brown.
Step 6
When the garlic is almost done, grab a large bowl and combine the cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced shallot. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7
Remove the garlic from the oven and lower the heat to 350°F. Let the garlic cool for 10 minutes, then squeeze the garlic cloves into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Fold in all of the roasted garlic.
Step 8
Transfer the dip to a baking dish and top with a little more shredded cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
Step 9
To get the top of the dip golden brown, broil it for 3 minutes once it's done baking. Serve warm with your favorite chips or crackers.