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Ingredients

• 1 head Garlic (whole, skin on)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (for roasting garlic)
• 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened, room temperature)
• 4 ounces Sour Cream (full‑fat)
• 2 Green Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste, final seasoning)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the garlic.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Prepare Garlic for Roasting

   Place the whole head of garlic on a cutting board, trim off the top (about ¼ inch) to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt over the cut surface.

   Time: PT5M

3. Wrap and Roast Garlic

   Wrap the garlic head tightly in a sheet of aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

   Time: PT40M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Cool Slightly

   Remove the foil-wrapped garlic from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it is cool enough to handle.

   Time: PT5M

5. Extract and Mash Garlic

   Unwrap the garlic, squeeze the soft roasted cloves out of their skins into a small bowl, and mash them into a smooth paste with the back of a fork or a small food processor.

   Time: PT5M

6. Combine Remaining Ingredients

   Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped green onion, chopped dill, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to the garlic paste. Mix until the dip is creamy and homogeneous.

   Time: PT5M

7. Serve

   Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish with a drizzle of olive oil or extra dill if desired, and serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or raw vegetables.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

187

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Fat

19 g

Fiber

0 g