Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Dip
Prep: 10 minutes plus chilling
Roast: 1 hour • Serves: 16
4 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Kraft grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bag (16 ounces) Stacy’s® Simply Naked® pita chips
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.
