Roasted Garlic Artichoke Olive Dip Recipe
This Roasted Garlic Artichoke Olive Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer combining roasted garlic, mixed olives, artichoke hearts, and a medley of cheeses. Perfectly baked until hot and bubbly, it is an irresistible dip for parties or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Main Dip
- 2 cups mixed pitted olives, roughly chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 (14 oz) cans artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Roast Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice off the top of the head of garlic, keeping the cloves attached inside. Place the garlic head in a small baking dish and drizzle the exposed tops with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Bake it in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cloves become soft and golden brown. Once done, remove and let it cool.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the roughly chopped olives, mayonnaise, sour cream, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, drained and chopped artichoke hearts, cubed mozzarella, and chopped roasted red peppers thoroughly.
- Add Roasted Garlic: After the garlic has cooled enough to handle, squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins directly into the bowl with your other dip ingredients. Stir everything well to evenly incorporate the roasted garlic flavor.
- Season and Assemble: Taste your mixture and season with kosher salt as needed. Transfer the dip evenly into a baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheeses have fully melted and slightly browned on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a delicious appetizer with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can pulse the dip mixture briefly in a food processor before baking.
- Use fresh or good-quality roasted red peppers for best flavor.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with crusty baguette slices or pita chips.
- Allow dip to cool slightly before serving to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.
Keywords: Roasted garlic dip, artichoke olive dip, baked appetizer, cheesy dip, party dip
