Description
This creamy garlic and prosciutto dip is a flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 oz prosciutto (chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large or 3 small heads garlic
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- For dipping: Gluten free crostini, pretzels, crackers, or pita chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Peel off the outside papery layers from the heads of garlic, leaving only the paper around the actual cloves. Use a sharp knife to slice off the top 1/3 of each garlic head to expose the cloves inside.
- Place the garlic heads onto a piece of foil and drizzle the tops generously with extra virgin olive oil.
- Bring the foil up the sides of the garlic heads and crimp the top so steam cannot escape. Give the bundles a gentle shake to ensure the entire head is covered in oil then place onto a baking sheet and roast for 35-45 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are golden brown and soft.
- Let the roasted garlic cool slightly then use your fingers to squeeze the cloves out into a large mixing bowl, discarding any overly browned pieces.
- Add softened cream cheese and sour cream to the mixing bowl and, using a hand-held mixer, beat until the mixture is smooth and whippy, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped prosciutto, shredded parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Switch to a spatula and stir to combine.
- Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, then scoop the dip mixture into a 9” pie plate or medium-sized baking dish and spread into an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through.
- While the dip is in the oven, add the Hot Honey ingredients into a small bowl, microwave for 15 seconds, and stir to combine. Drizzle Hot Honey over the dip before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Let the dip cool slightly before serving to allow the flavors to enhance.
- The dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg