Creamy Roasted Garlic Dip
Creamy Roasted Garlic Dip
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic
- 200 g garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 120 ml olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
For the Dip Base
- 250 g cream cheese, softened
- 120 ml mayonnaise
For the Seasoning and Garnish
- 60 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, , plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
To Serve
- 1 toasted bread, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180Ā°C (350Ā°F).
ā±ļø 10 minā¢š”ļø 180
- 2
In a small oven-safe dish, combine the peeled garlic cloves, sesame seeds, and olive oil. Ensure the garlic is mostly submerged in the oil. Add the sprig of fresh rosemary on top.
ā±ļø 5 min
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are golden brown and very soft, and the sesame seeds are toasted. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
ā±ļø 30 minā¢š”ļø 180
- 4
In a separate serving bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise.
ā±ļø 2 min
- 5
Spoon the roasted garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and the infused olive oil from the roasting dish over the cream cheese and mayonnaise mixture.
ā±ļø 2 min
- 6
Generously sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, freshly ground black pepper, and chili flakes over the mixture. Drizzle the honey in a spiral pattern over the top.
ā±ļø 3 min
- 7
Using a fork, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together in the bowl until well combined and creamy. For a smoother dip, you can mash some of the garlic cloves as you mix.
ā±ļø 3 min
- 8
Garnish the finished dip with an additional drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, a few extra chili flakes, and a couple of reserved roasted garlic cloves.
ā±ļø 1 min
- 9
Serve immediately with toasted bread or your favorite crackers.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Roasted Garlic Dip
For the Roasted Garlic
- 200 g garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 120 ml olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
For the Dip Base
- 250 g cream cheese, softened
- 120 ml mayonnaise
For the Seasoning and Garnish
- 60 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, , plus extra for garnish
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
To Serve
- 1 toasted bread, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180Ā°C (350Ā°F).
ā±ļø 10 minā¢š”ļø 180 - 2
In a small oven-safe dish, combine the peeled garlic cloves, sesame seeds, and olive oil. Ensure the garlic is mostly submerged in the oil. Add the sprig of fresh rosemary on top.
ā±ļø 5 min - 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are golden brown and very soft, and the sesame seeds are toasted. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
ā±ļø 30 minā¢š”ļø 180 - 4
In a separate serving bowl, add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise.
ā±ļø 2 min - 5
Spoon the roasted garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and the infused olive oil from the roasting dish over the cream cheese and mayonnaise mixture.
ā±ļø 2 min - 6
Generously sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped chives, freshly ground black pepper, and chili flakes over the mixture. Drizzle the honey in a spiral pattern over the top.
ā±ļø 3 min - 7
Using a fork, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together in the bowl until well combined and creamy. For a smoother dip, you can mash some of the garlic cloves as you mix.
ā±ļø 3 min - 8
Garnish the finished dip with an additional drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, a few extra chili flakes, and a couple of reserved roasted garlic cloves.
ā±ļø 1 min - 9
Serve immediately with toasted bread or your favorite crackers.