There’s something about pulling a bubbling dish of Cheesy Garlic Herb Dip out of the oven that instantly makes a house feel warm and welcoming. The aroma of roasted garlic, melted cheese, and fragrant herbs drifts through every room, and before long everyone seems to gather in the kitchen asking, “Is it ready yet?” Those are the little moments that turn an ordinary afternoon into a memory worth repeating.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary finely crushed
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish (about 8×8 inches or a 1-quart dish).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mozzarella, ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, Italian seasoning, rosemary, thyme, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan cheese with the panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the dip.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly around the edges, and the topping is lightly golden.
- Let the dip rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
- Serve warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, pretzels, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables.