Savory Bread Bowl with Garlic Herb Dip

Name: Savory Bread Bowl with Garlic Herb Dip
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 small round bread roll; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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20 minTotal time

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320kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 small round bread roll
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Ingredient substitutions

Sour cream Plain full-fat Greek yogurt in the same amount
Dried oregano Dried thyme in the same amount
Dried parsley An equal amount of dried chives

Nutrition per serving

Estimated values for 1 serving, 320 kcal

Protein11 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Fat13 g

Fiber 2 g · Sugar 4 g · Sodium 690 mg

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A delightful and comforting main dish featuring a hollowed-out bread bowl filled with a creamy garlic herb dip. Perfect for a cozy meal or a fun appetizer!

Main Dish

Steps

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully hollow out the bread roll, removing the insides to create a bowl.
In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Fill the hollowed bread with the garlic herb dip and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until the bread is crispy and the dip is warmed.
Serve immediately, and enjoy dipping pieces of the removed bread into the dip!

Tips for Savory Bread Bowl with Garlic Herb Dip

A good bread bowl has a sturdy base and walls; hollow it gently so the dip stays contained.
Look for lightly crisp edges and a warm, creamy center; prolonged baking can dry the bread and make the dip oily.
Serve the removed bread alongside the bowl, and add extra sturdy bread pieces or crisp vegetables for dipping.

Drink pairing

A crisp, dry sparkling wine
Its lively acidity and bubbles balance the creamy, savory dip and toasted bread.

0% option: Sparkling water with lemon

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3–4 days. Reheat until steaming hot; the bread may soften during storage.

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell when the bread bowl is ready?

The bread should look crisp at the edges, and the dip should be warm and creamy rather than bubbling or separated.

Can I prepare it ahead?

Mix the dip and hollow the bread shortly ahead, then keep them covered and refrigerated separately. Fill and bake near serving time for the best texture.