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🧀🧄 Crowd-Pleasing Cheesy Garlic Bake
A rich, gooey, golden cheesy garlic creation that works as a side dish, appetizer, or even a main when served with pasta or bread. Creamy, bubbling cheese meets bold garlic flavor — guaranteed to disappear fast!
⭐ Ingredients
Base
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup shredded cheddar
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 cup cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
4–5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt (optional, depending on your cheeses)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Optional Add-Ins
Cooked shredded chicken
Crumbled bacon
Spinach
Jalapeños
Caramelized onions
🔥 Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo/sour cream, butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Fold in mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan until fully combined.
Spread mixture into a baking dish.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbling and golden around the edges.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve hot with bread, crackers, veggies, or pasta.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
As a dip with toasted baguette slices
As a topping for baked potatoes
Mixed into hot pasta (instant cheesy garlic pasta!)
With grilled chicken or steak
As a party appetizer — guaranteed to vanish
💡 Tips for Extra Flavor
Add 1 teaspoon chili flakes for spicy lovers.
For a deeper garlic flavor, roast the garlic first.
Use smoked cheddar or smoked gouda for richness.
Broil for the last 2–3 minutes for a golden top.
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