Cut the top off the head of garlic horizontally exposing all of the cloves. Drizzle the cloves with olive oil. Wrap the garlic tightly in aluminum foil, and place in an oven safe pan.
1 bulb of garlic
Roast the garlic for 25 to 30 minutes, then let the garlic cool for about 10 minutes before removing from the foil. Set aside.
To Make the Dip:
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and salt. Gently press the bottom of the head to garlic to remove the cloves. Fold the cloves and chives into the cream cheese mixture.
8 ounces block-style cream cheese, ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoono garlic powder, 1 tablespoon chives, salt
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve cold, and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ounce . Actual calories will vary.
If desired, chop the roasted garlic cloves instead of using whole cloves.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Dip
Serving Size
1 Ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
159
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
30
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
28
mg
9
%
Sodium
200
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.