Garlic bread is ideal for dipping because it doesn't fall apart easily. This includes thicker, cream-based dips like spinach and artichoke, as well as a quick marinara sauce.

Cream cheese-based dips or those with melted cheese — such as a cheesy corn dip or a hot French onion dip — could also use garlic bread's sturdiness.

To let the garlic bread stand out, go light and use infused olive oil rather than a dip using ingredients like roasted garlic, crushed red pepper, sea salt, and parsley.