Roasted Garlic Almond Dip

Submitted by LiisaN

"A savory party favorite for crackers. Good with wine. Prep time is including the roasting of garlic...the cook time is the chill time."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 3 heads garlic, peeled (about 36 cloves)
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 1⁄2 cups blanched almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped (about 6 oz)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crumbled
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Position rack in lowest third of oven and preheat to 300°F.
2. Place garlic in small baking dish and toss with oil.
3. Bake until garlic is soft and golden- approx 30 minutes.
4. Transfer to blender and let cool- approx 30 minutes.
5. Add Worcestershire sauce and mustard to garlic.
6. Blend until garlic is finely chopped.
7. Scrape mixture into large bowl.
8. Stir in almonds, sour cream, mayonnaise, and herbs, salt and pepper.
9. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or best overnight to mellow flavors.
10. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour prior to serving.

Reviews

[bamwiseman]

This dip is as good as the first time I made it over 30 years ago! Always a favorite