"A trip to the oven takes the edge off a large amount of raw garlic, making it sweet and caramelized. This dip packs a punch, but it's always a crowd pleaser. If you're short on time, look for whole garlic cloves that come already peeled in the produce section of most supermarkets...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup whole, peeled garlic cloves (4 ounces)
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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Coarse kosher salt and ground black pepper
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Dash Worcestershire sauce
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8 ounces whipped cream cheese
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Garlic toasts (purchased or homemade—see recipe below)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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Crudites, such as celery, carrot sticks and cucumber slices