Roasted Garlic Dip with Baguette
Roasted Garlic Dip with Baguette
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic
- 15 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon savory spice blend, (such as cumin, paprika, or a blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
For the Dip Assembly
- 8 ounces cream cheese, Philadelphia original, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 baguette, sliced diagonally
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Lightly smash each peeled garlic clove with the side of a knife. This helps release their flavor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Tear off a large piece of aluminum foil and shape it into a makeshift bowl. Place the smashed garlic cloves into the foil bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Drizzle the garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with freshly ground black pepper, savory spice blend, and red chili flakes (if using). Toss gently to coat the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Seal the aluminum foil into a tight packet, ensuring no steam can escape. Place the foil packet into a cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are very soft, golden brown, and caramelized.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Carefully remove the roasted garlic from the foil packet and transfer it to a clear mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the warm garlic.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Using a spatula or a fork, thoroughly mash and stir the mixture until it forms a smooth, creamy dip. Ensure the roasted garlic is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
While the dip is being prepared, slice the baguette diagonally into individual serving pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Spread the finished roasted garlic dip onto a round serving platter. Arrange the baguette slices neatly around the dip.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Garnish the dip with a final drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of additional chopped fresh parsley before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Roasted Garlic Dip with Baguette
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic
- 15 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon savory spice blend, (such as cumin, paprika, or a blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
For the Dip Assembly
- 8 ounces cream cheese, Philadelphia original, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 baguette, sliced diagonally
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Lightly smash each peeled garlic clove with the side of a knife. This helps release their flavor.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Tear off a large piece of aluminum foil and shape it into a makeshift bowl. Place the smashed garlic cloves into the foil bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Drizzle the garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then season with freshly ground black pepper, savory spice blend, and red chili flakes (if using). Toss gently to coat the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Seal the aluminum foil into a tight packet, ensuring no steam can escape. Place the foil packet into a cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe baking dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are very soft, golden brown, and caramelized.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Carefully remove the roasted garlic from the foil packet and transfer it to a clear mixing bowl. Add the softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the warm garlic.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Using a spatula or a fork, thoroughly mash and stir the mixture until it forms a smooth, creamy dip. Ensure the roasted garlic is fully incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
While the dip is being prepared, slice the baguette diagonally into individual serving pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Spread the finished roasted garlic dip onto a round serving platter. Arrange the baguette slices neatly around the dip.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Garnish the dip with a final drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of additional chopped fresh parsley before serving.
⏱️ 2 min