Name: Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 head garlic (large); 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp lemon zest (about 1/2 a lemon); 1 shallot (grated); 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp black pepper

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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

Dip right out of the oven with bread around it

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:

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Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta Dip

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Dip

Servings: servings

Calories: 322kcal

Author: Haley

INGREDIENTS

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.

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