This baked ricotta recipe is taken up a notch with the addition of delicious roasted garlic – making it roasted garlic baked ricotta dip. Yes, a whole head of roasted garlic. It sounds like a lot, but adds such delicious flavor. And the roasted garlic paired with the bright lemon makes this a ricotta appetizer you'll never want to stop dipping crusty bread into.
INGREDIENT NOTES:
- Ricotta cheese: Deliciously creamy, especially when baked. Whole milk ricotta cheese is best.
- Parmesan cheese: The addition of parmesan cheese adds a great salty cheese flavor which is great paired with the more mild ricotta cheese.
- Garlic: A whole head of roasted garlic really makes this dip addicting.
- Lemon zest: Just a little bit of lemon zest brings some freshness.
- Shallot: Grating a shallot into the dip gives it great flavor without chunks of shallot.
- Red pepper flakes: A little spice. Totally optional.
- Fresh rosemary: Similar to the lemon zest – rosemary pairs great with ricotta cheese for some fresh herby flavor.
KITCHEN ITEMS YOU'LL NEED:
- Medium-sized bowl
- Spoon
- Small baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Fine grater / zester
- 6" baking dish
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED GARLIC BAKED RICOTTA DIP:
- Step 1: Roast the garlic. Cut about 1-½" off the top of the head of the garlic to expose the cloves. Place in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in a 400℉ oven for 45 minutes.
- Step 2: Combine all ingredients. In a medium-sized bowl, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the head and mash it a bit with the spoon. Add in the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated lemon zest, grated shallot, red pepper flakes, chopped rosemary, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Step 3: Bake. Spoon the roasted garlic ricotta mixture into your oven-safe baking dish. Bake at 425℉ for 20-25 minutes until slightly bubbly and golden on the edges. Serve with crusty bread and crackers.
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS FOR BAKED RICOTTA DIP:
I'm a purest when it comes to this recipe because I find it to be delicious as is, but if you want to add a topping here are a few that I think would be delicious:
- Chopped pecans
- A drizzle of honey
- Crumbled bacon
- Fresh parsley
MORE DELICIOUS DIP RECIPES:
- Spicy Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip
- Cheesy Garlic Knot Pizza Dip
- Lemony Whipped Feta Dip
- Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip
Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta Dip
This baked ricotta recipe is taken up a notch with the addition of delicious roasted garlic – making it roasted garlic baked ricotta dip. Yes, a whole head of roasted garlic. It sounds like a lot, but adds such delicious flavor. And the roasted garlic paired with the bright lemon makes this a ricotta appetizer you'll never want to stop dipping crusty bread into.
Yield: 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 head garlic large
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp lemon zest about ½ a lemon
- 1 shallot grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ .
- Cut about 1-½" off the top of the head of the garlic to expose the cloves. Place in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 45 minutes.
- When the garlic is done, increase the oven to 425℉
- In a medium-sized bowl, squeeze the roasted garlic out of the head and mash it a bit with the spoon. Add in the remaining ingredients – ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated lemon zest, grated shallot, red pepper flakes, chopped rosemary, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Spoon the roasted garlic ricotta mixture into your oven-safe baking dish. Bake at for 20-25 minutes until slightly bubbly and golden on the edges.
- Serve with crusty bread and crackers.
NUTRITION
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 1mg
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