Cozy Cheesy Garlic Bread Dip – Easy Holiday Recipe

Ingredients

• • 1 (12-inch) French baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
• • ⅞ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• • 4 ⅞ cloves garlic, minced
• • 1 ⅞ cup shredded Gouda cheese
• • ⅞ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• • ⅞ cup whole milk
• • 1 ⅞ tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon dried thyme
• • ⅞ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• • ⅞ teaspoon salt
• • ⅞ teaspoon black pepper
• • 2 ⅞ tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss baguette slices with olive oil, then arrange on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, Gouda, Parmesan, cream of mushroom soup, milk, parsley, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and fully blended.

3. 3

   Transfer the cheese mixture to a greased baking dish. Spread evenly, then arrange toasted bread slices on top in a single layer.

4. 4

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown. Garnish with additional parsley before serving.

5. 5

   Serve warm with additional bread slices or vegetable sticks for dipping.