Cheesy Garlic White Pizza Dip (Printable)
Creamy blend of cheeses, roasted garlic, and Italian herbs baked until golden and bubbly.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
→ Aromatics & Flavorings
06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
08 - 1 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
10 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Toppings & Serving
12 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Crusty bread, baguette slices, or crackers
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil for 1–2 minutes until fragrant; do not brown.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, sour cream, sautéed garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into a greased medium baking dish (about 1–1.5 quarts).
05 - Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
07 - Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
08 - Serve warm with crusty bread, baguette slices, or crackers.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The roasted garlic creates this incredible mellow sweetness that makes people think you spent hours caramelizing it, even though it comes together in minutes
- It's practically foolproof but tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant, making you look like a kitchen genius
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- The cooling time isn't optional, those first five minutes let the dip set up slightly so it doesn't run everywhere when you scoop it
- Don't skip sautéing the garlic first, it transforms the harsh raw bite into something mellow and almost sweet
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- Use a light hand with the salt, especially if your Parmesan is the aged or very salty variety
- A drizzle of really good olive oil over the finished dip adds a luxurious touch