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This cream cheese dip has minimal ingredients but is huge in flavor!
If you’re looking for that super simple appetizer for upcoming parties or game days then this Cream Cheese Dip is all you need.
HERE IS WHAT OUR READERS ARE SAYING:
“Trying this one today for our football party! Love the smell of roasted garlic. Thank you!” – Lindsey
We have been making this dip for so many years that it has become a staple appetizer recipe.
We use our Roasted Garlic recipe for this recipe.
Roasted Garlic is a game-changer, and using it in various recipes is a must in my opinion, and it works so well in this dip.
If you are a garlic lover like I am, then you will fall in love with this Cream Cheese Dip.
Some of our other favorite appetizer recipes we have on our site include: Parmesan Potatoes, Sweet Chipotle Bacon Crackers and Easy Deviled Eggs.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- With only 5-6 total ingredients it comes together in minutes.
- You can double this recipe to make a larger serving for larger gatherings, like a super bowl party.
- Serve with any of your favorite dipping items, chips, crackers, or vegetables.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- Softened Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Roasted garlic
- Kosher salt
- Black Pepper
- Chives, optional
HOW TO MAKE CREAM CHEESE DIP:
- Place the cream cheese in a large sized bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add the sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper, whip until everything is combined and the garlic has broken up and fully incorporated.
- Garnish with chives if using. Serve with chips, crackers, and veggies of your choice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
DOES ROASTING THE GARLIC BRING OUT THE FLAVORS?
100% yes it does.
When it roasts the sugars inside of the garlic itself caramelize which in turn makes the garlic a little bit sweeter, but with a richness.
Usually, just regular garlic if you were to eat it you would have this tangy bite to it, but roasting the garlic takes that away and creates a smoother flavor that goes well in many dishes.
WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH THIS DIP?
You can serve anything that you’d like to serve!
We like to serve this dip recipe with chips, crackers, baguettes, pretzels, vegetables, and more.
This goes great with any savory or salty dippers.
It really depends on what your favorite thing to serve with dips is, but when we serve this we include a variety of options.
SOME OF MY OTHER FAVORITE DIP RECIPES:
Like I said we are big fans of dips, some of my other favorite dip recipes include:
- Baked Queso Dip
- Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Corn Dip
- Hot Pimento Cheese Dip
- French Onion Cream Cheese Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
ANY ADDITIONS?
Oh, you better believe it! Bring on the flavor!
- Sprinkle green onions on top for a fresh, zesty kick.
- Add bacon bits for a smoky, crunchy twist to this delicious dip.
- Mix in parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy flavor.
- Toss in some hot sauce for a spicy surprise—great for that spicy foods fan!
- Garnish with chopped bell pepper for color and crunch.
- Top with fresh-cut veggies like carrots for a pop of freshness.
- Serve with tortilla chips or Fritos Scoops for a hearty dipper—makes it a big hit!
ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
You know I always have options here.
Let me know how it turns out!
- Use light cream cheese instead of regular block of cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Swap sour cream with heavy cream for a richer, creamier, delicious dip.
- Replace roasted garlic with garlic powder if you’re in a pinch (but roasted is best for that great flavor!).
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangy, healthier twist.
- Substitute kosher salt with sea salt—keeps that simple ingredients vibe.
- Swap fresh chives with dried chives or green onions for a quick flavor fix.
HOW TO STORE:
This delicious dip can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container where it will last for 3-4 days.
DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened before making, this helps everything blend easily.
- You can smash your garlic before adding it to the dip.
- Double this recipe to serve more people.
- Make this with room temperature cream cheese. It just makes life easier.
- You can serve this with various different dipping vessels.
- Do not substitute with any other garlic, this dip needs roasted garlic, I have included how to roast garlic in the recipe above.
Looking for tasty, cold dips to serve to your guests for gatherings or to have around for game day?
Then this Cream Cheese Dip is what you need!
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Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 5 cloves roasted garlic
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Thinly sliced fresh chives for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese in a medium-sized bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese
- Add the sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper, whip until everything is combined and the garlic has broken up and fully incorporated.½ cup sour cream, 5 cloves roasted garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Garnish with chives if using. Serve with chips, crackers, and veggies of your choice.Thinly sliced fresh chives for garnish
Notes
- Nutritional value does not include dippers.
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened before making, this helps everything blend easily.
- You can smash your garlic before adding it to the dip.
- Double this recipe to serve more people.
- You can serve this with various different dipping vessels.
- Do not substitute with any other garlic, this dip needs roasted garlic, I have included how to roast garlic in a recipe above.
Nutrition
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3 to 5 cloves of garlic or 3 to 5 heads of garlic????
Mmmm, roasted garlic is my absolute favorite!
Mmmm I would have licked the bowl clean too! Pinning this so we can try it later, and thanks for sharing the recipe at my link party!
Yum!
Thank you for linking up with Friday’s Fab Favorites!
Lauren xx
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This looks so good!!! Thanks for linking up over at Feed Me Friday, can’t wait to see what you link up next week 🙂
Dana, thanks so much for sharing this with our Let’s Get Real readers. I just love this simple recipe. None of that junk that is in store-bought dip. I look forward to following along with the series. You are right……….we need to start thinking about the holidays already.
Awesome cream cheese dip! I definitely want to try this! Saw on the linky party 🙂
Oh goodness, this sounds so much better than the store bought dip. I am going to have to make this whenever we have a family get together for the holidays. It looks SO yummy. Thanks for sharing and for linking up to Thrifty Thursday.
I love dips, and I love roasted garlic…I love garlic in any form. This looks great. Thanks for sharing with GIT.
Mmmm, what a simple dip, that sure to be full of delicious flavours. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
This probably wouldnt be a good dip to make for date night Im guessing … unless you both love the smell and taste of garlic! It does look delicious though 🙂
Oh YUM! What a great recipe! I’d love for you to share with my link party Life Created Tuesdays! Week four of the party is live now 🙂
Erin
http://www.theviewfromfiveten.com
Yummy! Wish I had some right now! 🙂
Wow, this looks great! Simple, but wonderful 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Stopping by from Coastal Charm, Dawn from I Think We Could Be Friends 🙂
Dana,
Your dip looks wonderful–I roast most of my garlic crop every June and store in my freezer, so I could whip this up any time. I see you live in Florida, so I’m guessing daffodils don’t grow there (they didn’t grow in Hawaii where I lived) but if you’d like to know how to get two ‘cook’s crops’ in storage quantities, from one garden bed over 12 months, my instructions are up over at Gastronomical Sovereignty. The time to start planning this garden–and planting your garlic, so you’ve got it for future dips like this one–is now!
I’m glad to follow you on Tasty Tuesdays!