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Garlicky Prosciutto Dip: The Ultimate Party Starter!

Cream cheese dip: whip up this incredible roasted garlic and prosciutto dip with a touch of hot honey. Perfect for parties, it's a flavorful and easy appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 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 then drizzle the tops generously with extra virgin olive oil.
  • Bring the foil up the sides of the garlic heads then 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 – this will be messy – it’s fine! Discard any pieces of garlic that are overly browned and tough as they will taste bitter.
  • Add softened cream cheese and sour cream to the mixing bowl then, 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 then switch to a spatula and stir to combine. Cover the mixing bowl then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, and up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F 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 honey into a small bowl then microwave for 15 seconds and stir to combine. Drizzle Hot Honey over the dip then serve warm or room temperature — I don’t like to serve this dip piping hot, as you can taste all the flavors much better when it’s simply warm.

Notes

- For the best flavor, roast the garlic until it's deeply golden and very soft—this brings out its natural sweetness. - Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free dip. Cold cream cheese will result in a clumpy texture.
- Make-ahead magic: This dip tastes even better after chilling for at least 4 hours, or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Don't overheat the dip when serving; warming it through gently preserves the delicate flavors. Aim for a warm, not piping hot, temperature.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.