Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Dip

Prep: 10 minutes plus chilling
Roast: 1 hour • Serves: 16

1.Preheat oven to 350°. Slice 1/4 inch off top of each garlic head. Place garlic, cut side up, on aluminum foil and drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil; wrap garlic in foil to seal. Place foil-wrapped garlic directly on oven rack; roast 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, squeeze out garlic into small bowl. (You should have about 1/3 cup.)

2.In food processor, process sour cream, mayonnaise, cheese, lemon juice, thyme, salt and garlic 20 seconds or until mixture is smooth, scraping bowl occasionally with rubber spatula; transfer to serving bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. Makes about 2 cups.

3.Serve dip drizzled with remaining 2 teaspoons oil along with pita chips.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 tablespoons dip, 9 chips):
244 Calories, 16g Fat (3g Saturated), 11mg Cholesterol, 417mg Sodium,
23g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 1g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 5g Protein

Dietitian’s Dish Tip(s):
Garlic contains compounds like allicin that enhance the immune system, helping to ward off colds and infections. Roast your garlic in advance to make this dip come together faster.