Roasted Garlic Dip with Chives

Name: Roasted Garlic Dip with Chives
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 heads garlic; 2-3 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups sour cream; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (plus extra for garnishing); 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar); ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

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Enjoy the sweet perfection of roasted garlic in this sour cream-based dip. Grab your favorite potato chips, pretzels, or veggies for dunking in this game-day-ready snack.

Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner! Don't worry if you're not a football fan - I'm giving the food top billing. It's one of those days that is defined by a spread of snacks like this roasted garlic dip... and noshing all day long is just expected. My favorite kind of day!

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Why you will love this recipe

This garlic dip is incredibly versatile - pair this with chips, pretzels, veggie sticks, and even french fries. Hello, delicious!
Perfect for making ahead. This allows time for the flavors to blend and develop.
Just three ingredients plus seasonings - so simple!
This dip is ideal as a sidekick on my Chips and dip snack board.

Satisfy all of your chip and dip cravings with Caramelized onion dip, Bacon horseradish dip, and my favorite taco dip.

Ingredients

You only need a handful of ingredients to make this savory dip. Roasting the garlic turns it into a sweet delicacy.

How to roast garlic

Remove the loose, outer papery skins from the head of garlic. Slice a thin layer (¼ inch) off of the top of the garlic, exposing the cloves. The whole head of garlic should remain intact.
Drizzle a little olive oil over the cut surface. Wrap the head of garlic in foil and roast in a 400-degree oven for 40-60 minutes. The roasting time will depend on the size of the garlic head. Start checking the garlic for doneness after 40 minutes and continue roasting until soft and golden brown.
Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted garlic from the skins. Chop or smash with a fork.

Use the roasted garlic to punch up the flavor of salad dressings, mayonnaise (like this garlic aioli), pan sauces, and more.

Step-by-step instructions for garlic dip

See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.

In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, roasted garlic, chives, and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Refrigerate overnight to allow time for the flavors to blend.
Serve with your favorite dippers - potato chips, tortilla chips, veggies, etc.

Faqs

Does roasted garlic have more flavor?

Roasting garlic mellows its sharp flavor and brings out its sweetness. It's delicious in dips, dressings, and sauces. Raw garlic is full of a stronger, more pungent flavor.

Is fresh or roasted garlic better?

Some studies indicate raw garlic may have more health benefits. However, it's really a matter of personal preference since fresh and roasted garlic taste very different.

Why does my roasted garlic taste bitter?

Roasting garlic at too high of a temperature can cause bitterness. For best results, drizzle oil on the head of garlic, wrap it in aluminum foil, and roast at 400 degrees. It can take 40-60 minutes for the garlic to become soft, tender, and sweet. Start checking the garlic at 40 minutes and bake longer if necessary.

top down shot of bowl of roasted garlic dip.

Equipment

Mixing bowl | Measuring cups and spoons

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