Cheesy Garlic White Pizza Dip (Printable)

Creamy, cheesy blend with roasted garlic and Italian herbs, baked until golden and bubbly. Ideal for parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

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
12 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Toppings & Serving

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its basically everything you love about white pizza but in dip form, meaning you can eat way more of it without anyone judging you
  • The roasted garlic becomes sweet and mellow, so even people who swear they hate garlic end up asking for the recipe
  • You can assemble it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive
02 -
  • Let the dip rest for those 5 minutes after baking or the first person to dip will end up with a runny, separated mess instead of creamy perfection
  • If you bring this to a party, take a picture before you set it out because it will disappear faster than you expect
03 -
  • If the top is browning too fast, tent it loosely with foil for the last 5 minutes of baking
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in the microwave—just do it in short bursts so it does not separate

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