Cheesy Baked Olive Dip Recipe
This Cheesy Baked Olive Dip is a flavorful appetizer featuring roasted garlic, mixed olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and a blend of creamy cheeses. Perfect for entertaining, it’s baked to bubbly perfection and topped with fresh oregano for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 head garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
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 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 (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Roast the garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (or place the garlic in the oven before preheating). Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Place it cut side up in a small baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 25 minutes until soft and slightly browned. Remove and let cool.
- Mix ingredients: While the garlic roasts, combine green olives, black olives, yogurt, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, drained artichoke hearts, cubed mozzarella, roasted red peppers, cayenne, sea salt, and fresh oregano in a large bowl. Once the garlic is cool, squeeze the soft cloves out and add to the mixture. Stir well to blend all ingredients evenly.
- Bake the dip: Transfer the combined dip mixture into an ovenproof dish. Bake in the oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheeses have melted thoroughly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the baked dip from the oven, sprinkle with additional fresh oregano leaves, and serve immediately while hot and gooey.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic before adding gives the dip a rich, mellow garlic flavor without harshness.
- Use full-fat yogurt for creaminess; Greek yogurt is a good substitute.
- The marinated artichoke hearts add tang and texture—make sure to drain them well to avoid excess liquid.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the cayenne slightly to taste.
- This dip is best served warm with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven or microwave.
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