Cheesy Garlic White Pizza Dip (Printable)

Creamy, cheesy dip with roasted garlic and herbs, baked until golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy Base

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 & Seasonings

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

→ Topping & Serving

12 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Crusty bread, baguette slices, or crackers

# How To Make It:

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.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • It transforms simple cream cheese into something restaurant-worthy with minimal effort
  • The roasted garlic flavor deepens as it bakes creating layers people keep trying to identify
  • Works for everything from last minute guests to planned dinner parties
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable because cold chunks create a lumpy texture
  • Don't skip sautéing the garlic first as raw garlic has an aggressive bite that overpowers the cheeses
  • The resting period seems unnecessary but it's the difference between a runny mess and scoopable perfection
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre grated because the melting quality makes a noticeable difference
  • Use a light colored baking dish so you can see the golden bottom and prevent overbaking

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