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    The Best Roasted Garlic Dip

    Published: Nov 17, 2017 · Modified: May 19, 2021 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Have fun at your parties with this roasted garlic dip served with delicious chips! Everyone loves a creamy, garlicky dip with herbs and spices!

    closeup shot of chips and dip.

    If you've been a long time reader, you know we love our dips packed with flavor. Whether it's a classic like hummus and baba ganoush or something more adventurous such as spinach artichoke dip or muhammara, we are always ready to enjoy some tasty dips with chips or cracker. This roasted garlic dip is another favorite that's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world!

    Table Of Contents:
    • About this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Frequently asked questions
    • More dips and spreads
    • Step-by-Step Recipe

    About this recipe

    This roasted garlic dip is packed with so much flavor, yet it's so easy to make. The only cooking involved is roasting the garlic which is pretty simple and easy to do. Roasted garlic has a sweeter flavor compared to raw garlic and it adds a lot of flavor to this dip.

    This garlic dip is made with a combination of sour cream and mayonnaise, which makes it lighter and healthier.

    If you love garlic as much as I do, make sure to check out our recipes for Mediterranean garlic chicken, Gambas al ajillo (Spanish garlic shrimp) and skordalia (Greek potato and garlic dip).

    Overhead shots of chips and dip.

    Ingredients

    • Garlic: Make sure the garlic heads you're using are fresh and not sprouting. If the garlic has green sprouts, it's usually bitter.
    • Sour cream: I used regular sour cream but you can also use light sour cream as well.
    • Mayonnaise: Either regular or light mayonnaise would work for this recipe.
    • Herbs: You need fresh parsley, dried thyme and dried rosemary. These three herbs would add such nice flavor to the dip.
    • Lemon: To add some brightness to the dip, add some freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    Dip with chips on a background.

    Instructions

    • Roast the garlic: Preheat the oven to 400F. Remove most of the paper off the garlic heads using your hands, make sure the garlic cloves are intact. Trim the top of the garlic head so the tops of the garlic cloves are exposed. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap each garlic head individually in a piece of aluminum foil. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes to one hour until the cloves are very soft. Let cool for 20 minutes.
    • Make the dip: Using your hands, squeeze the cloves out and discard the garlic peel. Mash the roasted garlic with a fork and place it in a bowl. Add in the mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped parsley, thyme and rosemary. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to your liking.
    • Chill and serve: Cover the dip and refrigerate for one hour for the flavors to combine. Serve with chips, crackers or vegetables.
    Roasted garlic dip with chips.

    Variations

    There are many ways to jazz up this roasted garlic dip by adding different spices or vegetables. Here are a few of our favorites:

    • Spicy Roasted Garlic Dip: Add 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce to the dip before serving. You can also use any other hot sauce that you prefer.
    • Avocado Garlic Dip: Leave out mayonnaise and add mashed avocado for a healthier version of this dip.
    • Roasted Red Pepper Garlic Dip: Blend some roasted red peppers into the dip for nice color and more kick in the flavor.
    • Parmesan Roasted Garlic Dip: Add in 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese to the dip and then chill in the fridge for an hour.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I make this dairy free?

    Yes. Simply use your favorite dairy free mayonnaise and sour cream. Here is a recipe for dairy free sour cream if you'd like to make it at home.

    What can I use instead of sour cream?

    If sour cream is not available, you can use thick yogurt instead.

    How long does this dip keep?

    Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. I don't recommend freezing this roasted garlic dip as it would lose its texture.

    How should I serve this dip?

    I love serving this garlic dip with potato chips. But you can also serve it with crackers or veggies. You can also serve it with bread such as pide, lavash or pita. It also makes a delicious spread for your sandwiches.

    Chips being dipped in the roasted garlic dip.

    More dips and spreads

    • Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
    • Creamy Whipped Ricotta
    • Persian Yogurt Beet Dip (Borani Laboo)
    • Best Whipped Feta Recipe

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    Step-by-Step Recipe

    Roasted Garlic Dip

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Have fun at your parties with this Roasted Garlic Dip served with delicious chips! Everyone loves a creamy, garlicky dip with herbs and spices!
    4.88 from 32 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 243 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 heads Garlic
    • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1 ½ cup Sour Cream
    • ½ cup Mayonnaise
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Rosemary
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
    • 3 tablespoon Chopped Parsley
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 3 tablespoon Lemon Juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400F. Remove the extra paper off the garlic cloves. Make sure the cloves are intact.
    • Cut the top part of the garlic head so the cloves are exposed. Drizzle each garlic head with olive oil.
    • Wrap the garlic heads individually with a piece of aluminum foil. Roast in the oven for one hour until the cloves are soft. Let them cool for 20-30 minutes. 
    • Once cool, squeeze the cloves out and put them in a bowl. Mash them using a fork. Add in sour cream and mix well. 
    • Add in Mayonnaise, dried rosemary, dried thyme, chopped parsley, salt, ground black pepper and lemon juice. Mix well using a spoon.
    • Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. 

    Notes

    1. You can make this dip with different flavor additions such as hot sauce, avocado, roasted red pepper or parmesan cheese. 
    2. To save time, you can roast the garlic the day before. 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 272mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
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    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Deep River Snacks. All opinions are 100% mine.

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    1. Jessica Stroup

      February 08, 2022 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      This was fantastic! This will be my new go-to game-day dip!

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    2. Holley

      February 08, 2022 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      Easy to make a so flavorful! Perfect for my Super Bowl party!

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    3. Dannii

      February 08, 2022 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      You had me at garlic. This dip looks amazing and it will be perfect for superbowl.

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