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Cheesy Baked Olive and Artichoke Dip Recipe

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This Cheesy Baked Olive Dip is a flavorful and creamy appetizer perfect for gatherings. It combines roasted garlic, a medley of green and black olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and a blend of cheeses baked to bubbly perfection. The dip is enhanced with roasted red peppers, fresh oregano, and a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic

  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Main Dip Ingredients

  • 1 cup green olives, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup black olives, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 14-ounce cans of quartered marinated artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 ball mozzarella (about 11 ounces / 340 grams), cubed
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves

Instructions

  1. Roast the garlic: Set your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the top off the head of garlic and place it in a small baking dish, cut side up. Drizzle it with the olive oil and place it in the oven (no need to wait for preheating). Roast the garlic for 25 minutes until soft and the top is starting to brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
  2. Mix the ingredients: While the garlic is roasting, combine the green olives, black olives, plain full-fat yogurt, mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, drained marinated artichoke hearts, cubed mozzarella, chopped roasted red peppers, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and fresh oregano leaves in a large bowl. When the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze out the softened cloves into the mixture. Stir everything well and transfer the dip to an ovenproof dish.
  3. Bake and serve: Place the prepared dip in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and all the cheese has melted. Once baked, sprinkle additional fresh oregano on top for garnish and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • You can use either green or black olives that are pitted to make chopping easier.
  • Roasting the garlic enhances the flavor and removes its sharpness, resulting in a creamy, sweet dip.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, increase the cayenne pepper slightly, but be careful not to overpower the other flavors.
  • This dip pairs wonderfully with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
  • For a lighter version, use low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat mozzarella.
  • Ensure the marinated artichoke hearts are well drained to prevent the dip from becoming too watery.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/cheesy-baked-olive-and-artichoke-dip-recipe/