Description
This Roasted Garlic and Creamy Beef Dip with Hot Honey is a rich, savory appetizer perfect for entertaining. Roasting the garlic brings out a deep sweetness that melds beautifully with creamy cheeses and tender beef, finished with a spicy-sweet drizzle of hot honey. Serve warm with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 2 heads of garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Add-ins
- 4 ounces cooked and finely chopped beef
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Topping
- 1/4 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the garlic.
- Roast the garlic: Slice the tops off the garlic heads to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap tightly in foil. Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until cloves become golden, soft, and caramelized. Let them cool slightly before handling.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Mix until the blend is smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate roasted garlic: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and mash into a smooth paste. Stir this paste thoroughly into the cheese mixture to infuse it with sweet roasted garlic flavor.
- Add beef and chives: Gently fold in the finely chopped cooked beef and half of the chopped fresh chives into the mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake the dip: Transfer the dip mixture into an oven-safe dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, until it is bubbling hot and golden on top.
- Finish with hot honey and garnish: Remove from oven, drizzle the hot honey evenly over the warm dip, and sprinkle the remaining chopped chives on top for freshness and color.
- Serve: Serve this delectable beef and garlic dip warm alongside crackers, toasted bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can make your own hot honey by infusing honey with chili flakes or hot sauce if you can’t find it store-bought.
- For best results, ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to make mixing easier and smoother.
- Leftover dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven.
- This recipe is perfect for game day, parties, or as a luxurious snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
